mGuard Devices Vulnerable to Arbitrary OS Command Execution via Proxy HTTP Port
CVE-2024-43385

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Phoenix Contact
Status
Fl Mguard 2102
Fl Mguard 2105
Fl Mguard 4102 Pci
Fl Mguard 4102 Pcie
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 September 2024

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in mGuard devices that allows low privileged remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands with root privileges. This issue arises from improper handling of the PROXY_HTTP_PORT variable, potentially leading to serious security breaches if exploited. Organizations utilizing mGuard devices are advised to assess their configurations and apply the necessary security measures to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

FL MGUARD 2102 0 < 10.4.1

FL MGUARD 2105 0 < 10.4.1

FL MGUARD 4102 PCI 0 < 10.4.1

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-039

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Andrea Palanca
Nozomi Networks Security Research Team
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