CVE-2020-14119

There is command injection in the addMeshNode interface of xqnetwork.lua, which leads to command execution under administrator authority on Xiaomi router…

published September 16, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty command injection lurks in the addMeshNode interface of Xiaomi AX3600 routers! Users running rom version < 1.1.12 might just have unlocked a door to administrative command execution! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant without a host. Anyone can waltz in, grab a seat, and influence the kitchen’s orders — that's how easy it is for attackers to manipulate the router's commands without proper checks! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with admin privileges on your router, leading to full control over your network. 🚨 Imagine the chaos: unauthorized users could snoop on your data, change settings, or even kick you off your own network!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant without a host. Anyone can waltz in, grab a seat, and influence the kitchen’s orders — that's how easy it is for attackers to manipulate the router's commands without proper checks! The command injection vulnerability in xqnetwork.lua's addMeshNode interface allows an attacker to send crafted input, which the router blindly executes as system commands. This flaw specifically affects Xiaomi routers running versions older than 1.1.12.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with admin privileges on your router, leading to full control over your network. 🚨 Imagine the chaos: unauthorized users could snoop on your data, change settings, or even kick you off your own network! To protect your network, update your Xiaomi router firmware to version 1.1.12 or later. Regularly check for updates to ensure you’re shielded from potential exploits. Consider changing your admin credentials for extra protection! You're on the right track! With these updates, you’ll be reinforcing your network security in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02959 · 87.1th percentile
Published
2021-09-16T12:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 SEP 12:03Z
    There is command injection in the addMeshNode interface of xqnetwork.lua, which leads to command execution under administrator authority on Xiaomi router…
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