CVE-2024-36061

EnGenius EWS356-FIT devices through 1.1.30 allow blind OS command injection

Critical · published November 11, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A blind OS command injection in EnGenius EWS356-FIT devices could let attackers execute commands with a simple ping! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky burglar who knows you’ve left your garage door ajar. They can hop in and drive away without anyone ever seeing them, all because you didn't check for the open door! If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary commands on your device, potentially compromising your entire network. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete control over the device—an absolute nightmare for security!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky burglar who knows you’ve left your garage door ajar. They can hop in and drive away without anyone ever seeing them, all because you didn't check for the open door! This vulnerability allows attackers to inject OS commands via shell metacharacters into the Ping and Speed Test utilities, bypassing normal security checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary commands on your device, potentially compromising your entire network. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete control over the device—an absolute nightmare for security! To protect your network, immediately patch affected EnGenius devices to version 1.1.31 or later. Additionally, review your device configurations and limit access to only trusted users. Regularly audit your devices for potential vulnerabilities. You've got this! Follow these steps and secure your devices in no time! 🛡️

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
0.01099 · 65.4th percentile
Published
2024-11-11T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 00:00Z
    EnGenius EWS356-FIT devices through 1.1.30 allow blind OS command injection
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