CVE-2024-46310: Incorrect Access Control in Cfx.re FXServer v9601 and earlier allows unauthenticated users to modify and re...
Incorrect Access Control in Cfx.re FXServer v9601 and earlier allows unauthenticated users to modify and read arbitrary user data via exposed API endpoint
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-46310 is a critical access-control flaw reported in Cfx.re FXServer v9601 and earlier. The record says unauthenticated users could read or modify arbitrary user data through an exposed API endpoint. For organizations running affected FXServer instances, the business concern is potential privacy breach and unauthorized data tampering without needing credentials.
Executive priority
High priority for any organization operating Cfx.re FXServer, especially public-facing servers. The reported issue could allow unauthenticated data access and tampering. If FXServer is not used, priority is limited to confirming absence. If used, assign immediate ownership for exposure review and vendor-guidance tracking.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-281 incorrect preservation of permissions affecting Cfx.re FXServer v9601 and earlier. CVSS 3.1 is 9.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact. Public metadata does not provide CPEs or detailed vendor remediation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Cfx.re FXServer administrative or API surfaces are reachable by untrusted networks. The source bundle lists product metadata as n/a, so teams should identify deployments by software name and version, especially v9601 or earlier.
Exploitation context
The CVE record and referenced public GitHub repository indicate a publicly documented vulnerability. CISA KEV status is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Treat internet-exposed instances as high risk because exploitation requires no authentication per the CVE description.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, CVE records, and a public GitHub reference. The source bundle does not include official vendor advisory details, fixed versions, CPEs, or confirmed exploitation. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond Cfx.re FXServer v9601 and earlier.
Mitigation direction
Inventory all Cfx.re FXServer deployments and record versions.
Prioritize review of instances running v9601 or earlier.
Restrict untrusted network access to FXServer API endpoints.
Check official Cfx.re or project guidance for patches or configuration mitigations.
Monitor user data for unauthorized reads or modifications.
Validation and detection
Confirm whether FXServer is deployed in the environment.
Check running FXServer versions against v9601 and earlier.
Review network exposure of API endpoints to the internet or untrusted networks.
Inspect access logs for unauthenticated API activity involving user data.
Track CVE and vendor sources for remediation updates.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Potential ATT&CK relevance
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CWE-281: Exact CWE lookup
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3Timeline events
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SSVC decision data
CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: total
CVSS vector scores
1 official score
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CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
CWE-281 · source CWE mapping
Improper Preservation of Permissions
Improper Preservation of Permissions represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.