Check Point Advisories

JavaScript Supply Chain Attack (CVE-2024-38526)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2024-0561
Date Published:	21 Jul 2024
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Sunday 21 July, 2024
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2024-38526
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	A JavaScript supply chain attack occurs when attackers compromise a trusted third-party library or service, injecting malicious code. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the JavaScript Supply Chain Attack protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Web Client Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: JavaScript Supply Chain Attack