Critical · published July 11, 2023
🚨 A sneaky command injection vulnerability lurks in RUGGEDCOM devices below version 2.16.0, allowing an authenticated attacker to run arbitrary code with root privileges! 🔥 Think of it like a trusted employee being handed the master key to the server room without any verification. Once they're in, they can change the locks, move things around, or even delete important files without anyone batting an eye. An attacker with privileged access could seize control of the device, executing commands that might disrupt operations or expose sensitive data. This could lead to a catastrophic failure in systems relying on these devices, causing confusion and chaos in critical environments.
Think of it like a trusted employee being handed the master key to the server room without any verification. Once they're in, they can change the locks, move things around, or even delete important files without anyone batting an eye. This vulnerability arises from a lack of proper input sanitization in the SCEP CA Certificate Name parameter of the web interface, allowing for command injection by authenticated users.
An attacker with privileged access could seize control of the device, executing commands that might disrupt operations or expose sensitive data. This could lead to a catastrophic failure in systems relying on these devices, causing confusion and chaos in critical environments. Immediately update affected RUGGEDCOM devices to version 2.16.0 or later to close this security gap. Additionally, review access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can interact with these systems. Regularly audit device configurations to spot potential vulnerabilities! You can tackle this! Following these steps will boost your security posture in no time. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| siemens/ruggedcom_rox_mx5000_firmware | < 2.16.0 | 2.16.0 |
| siemens/ruggedcom_rox_mx5000re_firmware | < 2.16.0 | 2.16.0 |
| siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1400_firmware | < 2.16.0 | 2.16.0 |
| siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1500_firmware | < 2.16.0 | 2.16.0 |
| siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1501_firmware | < 2.16.0 | 2.16.0 |
| siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1510_firmware | < 2.16.0 | 2.16.0 |
| siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1511_firmware | < 2.16.0 | 2.16.0 |
| siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1512_firmware | < 2.16.0 | 2.16.0 |
| siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1524_firmware | < 2.16.0 | 2.16.0 |
| siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1536_firmware | < 2.16.0 | 2.16.0 |
| siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx5000_firmware | < 2.16.0 | 2.16.0 |