Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in OS Commands Affects Advantech Devices
CVE-2024-50363

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Advantech
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 November 2024

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in select Advantech networking devices, linked to improper sanitization of parameters within the 'mp_apply' API. This flaw may allow attackers to inject malicious commands at the OS level, enabling unauthorized access or control over the affected systems. Devices EKI-6333AC-2G, EKI-6333AC-2GD, and EKI-6333AC-1GPO are specifically impacted by this issue. Users are advised to review their configurations and implement suggested mitigations to safeguard their network infrastructure.

Affected Version(s)

EKI-6333AC-1GPO 0

EKI-6333AC-2G 0

EKI-6333AC-2GD 0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Diego Zaffaroni of Nozomi Networks found this bug during a security research activity.
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