CVE-2023-36754CWE-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 missing input check in the SCEP server configuration could let attackers run arbitrary commands on RUGGEDCOM devices — this is a critical vulnerability you can’t ignore! 🔥 Think of it as leaving the backdoor of a secure facility wide open because you forgot to check the lock. An attacker could walk right in and take control, just like someone accessing sensitive areas without any barriers in place. An authenticated privileged remote attacker could grab control of your RUGGEDCOM device, executing arbitrary code with root privileges. This could lead to complete system compromise, data theft, or even worse, disruption of critical network operations. It's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as leaving the backdoor of a secure facility wide open because you forgot to check the lock. An attacker could walk right in and take control, just like someone accessing sensitive areas without any barriers in place. The vulnerability lies in the SCEP server configuration URL parameter in the web interface, where a lack of server-side input sanitation allows for command injection. Essentially, attackers can inject their own commands and gain elevated access.

What to do

An authenticated privileged remote attacker could grab control of your RUGGEDCOM device, executing arbitrary code with root privileges. This could lead to complete system compromise, data theft, or even worse, disruption of critical network operations. It's absolutely devastating! Immediately upgrade all affected RUGGEDCOM devices to version 2.16.0 or later. Additionally, review your network configurations and restrict access to only trusted users while implementing additional input validation measures. Don't wait! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll have your systems secured 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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