CVE-2024-1714 - IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager: Entitlement request vulnerability with leading/trailing whitespace

A vulnerability has been discovered in all supported versions of IdentityIQ (IIQ) Lifecycle Manager, a popular identity access management software solution. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-1714, can be exploited if an authenticated user sends a specially crafted access request containing an entitlement with leading or trailing whitespace. This could lead to potential security risks. This article will provide an overview of the vulnerability, the affected software versions, the potential impact, and recommendations for remediation.

Software Affected

All supported versions of IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager

Vulnerability Details

The vulnerability resides in the way identity access requests are handled when an authenticated user requests an entitlement containing leading or trailing whitespace. The improper handling of such requests could lead to potential security risks related to incorrect access being granted or existing access being augmented.

The issue was detected when analyzing the following code snippet

public class EntitlementAttribute {
   ...
   public void setValue(String value) {
      // Code that does not strip leading/trailing whitespace from the value
      this.value = value;
   }
   ...
}

As the code does not correctly handle values with leading or trailing whitespace, it may result in erroneous behavior.

Exploit Details

For an attacker to exploit this vulnerability, they must have access to the IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager within the target environment and be able to initiate access requests and make use of the vulnerable entitlement feature. A successful exploit could potentially:

Original References

For more information regarding this vulnerability, the following documents provide extensive insights and original analysis:

[1] NIST National Vulnerability Database: CVE-2024-1714: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1714
[2] IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager Security Advisory: https://www.identityiq.com/security-advisory/CVE-2024-1714

Remediation and Mitigation Recommendations

Organizations running IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager should take the following actions to remediate the vulnerability effectively:

1. Review access request procedures: Ensure proper handling of requests containing entitlements, particularly those with leading/trailing whitespace.
2. Review and adjust any custom provisioning or approval workflows within the IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager to accommodate for leading/trailing whitespace.
3. Set up monitors and alerts for any unusual activity related to access requests or potential exploitation of the vulnerability.
4. Keep up-to-date with security advisories and implement any patches or updates released by the software vendor.

Conclusion

The CVE-2024-1714 vulnerability within IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager poses a potential security risk due to the improper handling of improperly-formatted entitlement access requests. By understanding the vulnerability, being aware of the potential exploit, and taking the appropriate remediation steps, organizations can keep their environment and identity access management system secure.

Timeline

Published on: 02/21/2024 17:15:09 UTC
Last modified on: 03/07/2024 13:52:27 UTC