CVE-2024-50618
Single-Factor Authentication Bypass in CIPPlanner CIPAce Authentication
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-17
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| cipplanner | cipace | to 9.17 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-308 | The product uses an authentication algorithm that uses a single factor (e.g., a password) in a security context that should require more than one factor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain full authentication access to the system by compromising the secret used in single-factor authentication.
This could lead to unauthorized access to internal accounts, potentially compromising system integrity and allowing malicious actions within the affected environment.
However, an investigation found no significant operational impact or security breach in a reported incident, likely due to established security protocols and operational best practices.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
The provided information does not include specific detection methods or commands to identify this vulnerability on a network or system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate CVE-2024-50618, it is recommended to implement multifactor authentication (MFA) based on SMS verification within the CIPAce™ product.
Apply the software patches provided by CIPPlanner that embed fixes into CIPAce™ versions 10.x and later.
If not upgrading immediately, distribute and apply the patches and follow the instructions provided by CIPPlanner.
Maintain established security protocols, daily operational best practices, and ensure SuperAdmin user diligence to reduce risk.