CVE-2024-50371
Advantech Eki-6333ac-1gpo Firmware command injection
- Published26 Nov 2024
Description
A CWE-78 "Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')" was discovered affecting the following devices manufactured by Advantech: EKI-6333AC-2G (<= 1.6.3), EKI-6333AC-2GD (<= v1.6.3) and EKI-6333AC-1GPO (<= v1.2.1). The vulnerability can be exploited by remote unauthenticated users capable of interacting with the default "edgserver" service enabled on the access point and malicious commands are executed with root privileges. No authentication is enabled on the service and the source of the vulnerability resides in processing code associated to the "wlan_scan" operation.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-50371 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-50371 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.28%.
How severe is CVE-2024-50371?
CVE-2024-50371 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-50371?
Affected products include Advantech Eki-6333ac-1gpo Firmware, Advantech Eki-6333ac-2gd Firmware, Advantech Eki-6333ac-2g Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50371?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Advantech Eki-6333ac-1gpo Firmware 1.2.2, Advantech Eki-6333ac-2gd Firmware 1.6.5, Advantech Eki-6333ac-2g Firmware 1.6.5 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.