CVE-2023-36755CWE-77command-injection

CVE-2023-36755

Critical · published July 11, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 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.

Put simply

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.

What to do

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. 🛡️

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
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00972 · 61.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2023-07-11T14:15Z
Affected products (11)
ProductVersionsFixed in
siemens/ruggedcom_rox_mx5000_firmware< 2.16.02.16.0
siemens/ruggedcom_rox_mx5000re_firmware< 2.16.02.16.0
siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1400_firmware< 2.16.02.16.0
siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1500_firmware< 2.16.02.16.0
siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1501_firmware< 2.16.02.16.0
siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1510_firmware< 2.16.02.16.0
siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1511_firmware< 2.16.02.16.0
siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1512_firmware< 2.16.02.16.0
siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1524_firmware< 2.16.02.16.0
siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx1536_firmware< 2.16.02.16.0
siemens/ruggedcom_rox_rx5000_firmware< 2.16.02.16.0
References (2)
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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