CVE-2024-56840CWE-74

CVE-2024-56840

High · published December 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.2
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky code injection vulnerability can turn your RUGGEDCOM device into an unwelcome guest! This affects all versions below 2.17.0. 🤖 Think of IPsec like a high-security hotel with a secret entrance. If there’s a flaw in the security protocols, it’s like giving someone a spare key to the back door, allowing them to waltz in and access the most sensitive rooms! An attacker could utilize this flaw to execute arbitrary code as the root user, potentially taking complete control of the device. This means they could disrupt operations, alter configurations, or even deploy malicious payloads, leading to devastating consequences for your network's integrity.

Put simply

Think of IPsec like a high-security hotel with a secret entrance. If there’s a flaw in the security protocols, it’s like giving someone a spare key to the back door, allowing them to waltz in and access the most sensitive rooms! This vulnerability allows code injection through IPsec, exploiting insufficient validation that lets attackers run arbitrary code with root privileges on RUGGEDCOM devices.

What to do

An attacker could utilize this flaw to execute arbitrary code as the root user, potentially taking complete control of the device. This means they could disrupt operations, alter configurations, or even deploy malicious payloads, leading to devastating consequences for your network's integrity. Upgrade all affected RUGGEDCOM devices to version 2.17.0 or higher immediately. Ensure you also review your security configurations and monitor for any suspicious activities. Regularly check for firmware updates to maintain security defenses! You've got this! Patch those devices, and you'll be back to operating securely in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00637 · 49.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-74 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Published
2025-12-09T21:17Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
siemens/ruggedcom_rox_ii_firmware< 2.17.02.17.0
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 10:44Z
    A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400…
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