CVE-2024-22729

NETIS SYSTEMS MW5360 V1.0.1.3031 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the password parameter on the login page

Critical · published January 25, 2024

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
71%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty command injection vulnerability is hiding in the password parameter of NETIS SYSTEMS MW5360's login page! Think of it like a hotel check-in where anyone can whisper their way past the receptionist by exploiting a simple oversight — a fake reservation slips right through without a second glance! An attacker could completely seize control of the device, potentially altering settings, intercepting traffic, or launching further attacks on the network. This situation could lead to absolutely devastating consequences, like compromising sensitive data or disrupting services for everyone connected!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel check-in where anyone can whisper their way past the receptionist by exploiting a simple oversight — a fake reservation slips right through without a second glance! This command injection flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device by manipulating the password field during login, effectively bypassing normal authentication checks.

What to do

An attacker could completely seize control of the device, potentially altering settings, intercepting traffic, or launching further attacks on the network. This situation could lead to absolutely devastating consequences, like compromising sensitive data or disrupting services for everyone connected! Immediately patch to version 1.0.1.3032 or later to close this vulnerability. It's also wise to review your application for other potential injection points and enhance your input validation procedures to prevent similar issues in the future. You've got this! By taking action now, you can protect your network from this vulnerability. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.70779 · 99.4th percentile
Published
2024-01-25T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JAN 00:00Z
    NETIS SYSTEMS MW5360 V1.0.1.3031 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the password parameter on the login page
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