Advantech Devices Vulnerable to CWE-15 External Control of System or Configuration Setting Exploit

CVE-2024-50358

Summary

This vulnerability allows authenticated users to exploit an external control issue in configuration settings for specific Advantech networking devices. By restoring a tampered configuration backup, malicious actors can alter system configurations, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in device behavior and posing a threat to network integrity. The affected models include EKI-6333AC-2G, EKI-6333AC-2GD, and EKI-6333AC-1GPO, all of which have versions that may be vulnerable. Proper security measures and prompt updates are recommended to mitigate risks associated with this issue.

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