CVE-2024-22078: g5dfr — Fix

Description

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Privilege escalation can occur via world writable files. The network configuration script has weak filesystem permissions. This results in write access for all authenticated users and the possibility to escalate from user privileges to administrative privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-280 CWE-280

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
elspec-ltd	g5dfr_firmware	< 1.2.1.12
elspec-ltd	g5dfr	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.elspec-ltd.com/support/security-advisories/ https://www.elspec-ltd.com/support/security-advisories/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22078? +

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Privilege escalation can occur via world writable files. The network configuration script has weak filesystem permissions. This results in write access for all authenticated users and the possibility to escalate from user privileges to administrative privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-22078? +

CVE-2024-22078 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22078? +

CVE-2024-22078 affects products from elspec-ltd, specifically: g5dfr, g5dfr_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22078? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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