CVE-2024-2421CWE-78

LenelS2 NetBox Improper Neutralization of Special Elements

Critical · published May 30, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in LenelS2 NetBox could let attackers run commands with elevated permissions – think of it as a guest who can not only enter your house but also redecorate it! 🔥 This vulnerability is like a construction worker being given access to a building site without any checks. Once inside, they can not only enter rooms but also rewire systems and change the layout without anyone stopping them! An attacker exploiting this flaw could execute malicious commands, potentially compromising sensitive data and control over the entire access control system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and a full loss of control over your security infrastructure – a truly alarming scenario!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a construction worker being given access to a building site without any checks. Once inside, they can not only enter rooms but also rewire systems and change the layout without anyone stopping them! CVE-2024-2421 is an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in LenelS2 NetBox versions up to and including 5.6.1. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands without any authentication, leveraging elevated permissions that should not be accessible to unauthorized individuals.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this flaw could execute malicious commands, potentially compromising sensitive data and control over the entire access control system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and a full loss of control over your security infrastructure – a truly alarming scenario! Immediate action is required: upgrade to version 5.6.2 or later to patch this critical vulnerability. Ensure to audit your security settings and monitor any unusual activity to safeguard your system further. You've got this! Stay vigilant, patch promptly, and you'll keep your system secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00523 · 43.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2024-05-30T17:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 MAY 17:24Z
    LenelS2 NetBox Improper Neutralization of Special Elements
    cvelistv5