CVE-2023-36753CWE-77

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400…

Critical · published July 11, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A single unvalidated parameter could give an attacker root access to critical RUGGEDCOM devices! This vulnerability is like a waiter accepting a customer’s order without checking if it’s on the menu—if they’re not careful, they end up serving anything that comes to mind! An authenticated attacker could execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, potentially taking complete control of the affected devices. Imagine them changing configurations or even shutting down systems without a hitch—it's a security nightmare!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a waiter accepting a customer’s order without checking if it’s on the menu—if they’re not careful, they end up serving anything that comes to mind! The command injection vulnerability in the uninstall-app parameter arises from a lack of server-side input sanitation, allowing attackers to run unauthorized commands on RUGGEDCOM devices like the ROX and RX series.

What to do

An authenticated attacker could execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, potentially taking complete control of the affected devices. Imagine them changing configurations or even shutting down systems without a hitch—it's a security nightmare! Upgrade all affected RUGGEDCOM devices to version 2.16.0 or later immediately. Review your configurations and ensure that all input is properly validated to prevent such issues in the future. Don't wait — secure your network! You've got this! Patch those devices, and you'll be keeping your network safe in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01535 · 74.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2023-07-11T09:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUL 09:07Z
    A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400…
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