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Microsoft Fluid Framework prague Uncontrolled Search Path Element Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

August 5th, 2024

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Fluid Framework. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the installation of Fluid Framework. When installed from the official Microsoft GitHub repository, the installation attempts to load a non-existent cloud resource that is vulnerable to takeover. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code on systems dependent on the cloud resource.

Additional Details

Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/researcher-acknowledgments-online-services

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-01-10 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-08-05 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Nitesh Surana (@_niteshsurana) of Trend Micro Research

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