CVE-2024-41710KEV · OVERDUE

Mitel SIP Phones Argument Injection Vulnerability

Medium · published August 12, 2024

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The score understates this — it's already being exploited

CVSS calls it medium at 6.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 98.7th percentile for exploit probability.

598
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
6.8
EPSS
42%
Percentile
98.7
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚠️ An authenticated admin could unwittingly hand over the keys to the kingdom through a sneaky argument injection flaw! 😱 Think of this as a conference call where a participant can slip in a secret command that anyone on the line must follow — but instead of just a chat, it’s your system’s commands that could be misled. 🎤 If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on your Mitel SIP phones, potentially wreaking havoc on sensitive operations. This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even disruption of communication services — definitely not a scenario you want at your next big meeting! 🚨

Put simply

Think of this as a conference call where a participant can slip in a secret command that anyone on the line must follow — but instead of just a chat, it’s your system’s commands that could be misled. 🎤 This flaw in the Mitel 6800 and 6900 Series phones stems from insufficient parameter sanitization during the boot process, allowing an authenticated admin to manipulate commands and execute arbitrary code. This is tricky since the attacker already has access, but can exploit it through crafted inputs.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on your Mitel SIP phones, potentially wreaking havoc on sensitive operations. This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even disruption of communication services — definitely not a scenario you want at your next big meeting! 🚨 To mitigate this risk, ensure that your Mitel systems are updated to the latest firmware version immediately. Review your administrative access policies and conduct regular security audits to minimize the chances of exploitation. 🔒 You’ve got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems — with these steps, you’re on your way to being a security hero! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
6.8 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.41646 · 98.7th percentile
Published
2024-08-12T00:00Z
KEV added
2025-02-12 · due 2025-03-05
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 FEB 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Mar 5
    kev
  • 12 AUG 00:00Z
    A vulnerability in the Mitel 6800 Series, 6900 Series, and 6900w Series SIP Phones, including the 6970 Conference Unit, through R6.4.0.HF1 (R6.4.0.136) could…
    cvelistv5