CVE-2024-6047KEV · OVERDUECWE-78

GeoVision EOL device - OS Command Injection

Critical · published June 17, 2024

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 95.6th percentile for exploit probability.

514
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.6
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A single misstep in user input filtering lets attackers directly inject commands on EOL GeoVision devices! 🔥 This is like a delivery driver who never checks the package contents, allowing anyone to send anything through — and that could be a ticking time bomb ready to explode! 📦💥 An attacker could take control of these devices, running any command they wish, which could lead to a complete compromise of your security system. This means they could access sensitive video feeds or manipulate system settings, leading to potentially devastating consequences for safety and privacy.

Put simply

This is like a delivery driver who never checks the package contents, allowing anyone to send anything through — and that could be a ticking time bomb ready to explode! 📦💥 The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to send malicious input that the system executes as commands, bypassing any security checks. This flaw arises from the device’s failure to properly sanitize user input, opening the door wide for exploitation.

What to do

An attacker could take control of these devices, running any command they wish, which could lead to a complete compromise of your security system. This means they could access sensitive video feeds or manipulate system settings, leading to potentially devastating consequences for safety and privacy. Immediate action is required: update your GeoVision devices to the latest firmware release that addresses this vulnerability. Regularly audit your device configurations and ensure strict access controls are in place to mitigate further risks. You've got this! By taking swift action, you can secure your devices and keep your environment safe. 🛡️

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
0.10072 · 95.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2024-06-17T05:48Z
KEV added
2025-05-07 · due 2025-05-28
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 MAY 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by May 28
    kev
  • 17 JUN 05:48Z
    GeoVision EOL device - OS Command Injection
    cvelistv5