CVE-2024-51260

DrayTek Vigor3900 1.5.1.3 allows attackers to inject malicious commands into mainfunction.cgi and execute arbitrary commands by calling the acme_process…

Critical · published October 31, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Malicious commands can be injected into your DrayTek Vigor3900, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code! 🔥 Think of your router as a chef in a kitchen. If someone sneaks in a fake order, the chef might whip up a dish that was never meant to be served – potentially catastrophic for everyone dining! An attacker can gain total control over your device, allowing them to execute any command they desire. This could lead to data leaks, network disruptions, or even a complete takeover of your network, threatening your privacy and security. The implications are absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of your router as a chef in a kitchen. If someone sneaks in a fake order, the chef might whip up a dish that was never meant to be served – potentially catastrophic for everyone dining! This vulnerability in DrayTek Vigor3900, specifically in the mainfunction.cgi file, allows attackers to exploit the acme_process function to run arbitrary commands. Since the commands are executed without proper validation, it creates a critical security gap.

What to do

An attacker can gain total control over your device, allowing them to execute any command they desire. This could lead to data leaks, network disruptions, or even a complete takeover of your network, threatening your privacy and security. The implications are absolutely devastating! Patch your DrayTek Vigor3900 immediately to version 1.5.1.4 or later. Ensure you enable any security features that can mitigate this type of command injection. Regularly review and monitor device configurations to catch any unauthorized changes. You've got this! With the right steps, you'll keep your network safe from attacks. 🛡️

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
0.00620 · 49.0th percentile
Published
2024-10-31T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 OCT 00:00Z
    DrayTek Vigor3900 1.5.1.3 allows attackers to inject malicious commands into mainfunction.cgi and execute arbitrary commands by calling the acme_process…
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