Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server versions before 21.1050 have a path traversal flaw that can let a logged-in attacker write files with system authority. Because CISA lists this CVE as known exploited, exposed servers should be treated as urgent business risk, especially where MagicINFO manages public displays or internal media infrastructure.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation immediately for any MagicINFO 9 Server below 21.1050, especially internet-facing systems. The business concern is not only software compromise but unauthorized control or disruption of digital signage infrastructure managed by the server.
Technical view
CVE-2024-7399 is an improper pathname restriction issue in Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server before 21.1050. The CVE maps to CWE-22 and CWE-434 and has CVSS 8.8: network-reachable, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server before 21.1050 are exposed. Risk is highest for internet-accessible deployments, shared administrator environments, or systems with weak account controls. The provided data does not identify affected CPEs or other Samsung products.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by CISA KEV and the Arctic Wolf advisory reference. The source bundle does not provide safe details about attacker procedures, prevalence, or specific campaigns beyond observed exploitation of this CVE.
Researcher notes
The bundle supports arbitrary file write as system authority with low-privilege network access. It does not include exploit mechanics, detailed indicators, or confirmed patch notes beyond the version boundary. Treat validation as version, exposure, authentication, and host-integrity review.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server to version 21.1050 or later.
- Review Samsung’s security update page for current vendor guidance.
- Restrict MagicINFO Server access to trusted networks or VPN users.
- Audit and tighten accounts with MagicINFO Server access.
- Monitor for unexpected file changes on MagicINFO Server hosts.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Samsung MagicINFO Server instances and record versions.
- Confirm no deployed instance is below version 21.1050.
- Check whether any MagicINFO Server is internet-accessible.
- Review server logs for suspicious authenticated access or file writes.
- Validate endpoint monitoring covers MagicINFO Server file-system changes.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://security.samsungtv.com/securityUpdatesCVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog-uk/arctic-wolf-observes-exploitation-of-path-traversal-vulnerability-in-samsung-magicinfo-9-server-cve-2024-7399/CVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-7399CVE reference · government-resource
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