CVE-2024-55547CWE-77

Remote Command Execution via SNMP

Critical · published December 10, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
17%
Percentile
97.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty command injection vulnerability lurks in NET-SNMP used within the ORing IAP-420! This one affects versions up to 2.01e and could let attackers take control without breaking a sweat! Think of it like a hotel receptionist who can send anyone to any room without checking their ID — all it takes is the right request. If someone knows how to ask, they could gain access to sensitive areas of the network! An attacker could exploit this critical flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising the entire network. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system takeover, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel receptionist who can send anyone to any room without checking their ID — all it takes is the right request. If someone knows how to ask, they could gain access to sensitive areas of the network! This command injection flaw allows attackers to send specially crafted requests through SNMP objects, letting them run any command on the server hosting the vulnerable software. It’s a serious issue, especially since it requires no authentication to exploit!

What to do

An attacker could exploit this critical flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising the entire network. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system takeover, which is absolutely devastating! Update to version 2.01f to patch this vulnerability immediately. Additionally, review your SNMP configuration and restrict access to trusted users only for added security. Don’t forget to keep an eye on your network logs for any suspicious activity! You've got this! Follow these steps and ensure your network stays fortified and 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
0.17400 · 97.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2024-12-10T16:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 DEC 16:27Z
    Remote Command Execution via SNMP
    cvelistv5