CVE-2024-42633: e1500 Command Injection — Exploit

Description

A Command Injection vulnerability exists in the do_upgrade_post function of the httpd binary in Linksys E1500 v1.0.06.001. As a result, an authenticated attacker can execute OS commands with root 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-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linksys	e1500_firmware	All
linksys	e1500	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/goldds96/Report/blob/main/Linksys/E1500/CI.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42633? +

A Command Injection vulnerability exists in the do_upgrade_post function of the httpd binary in Linksys E1500 v1.0.06.001. As a result, an authenticated attacker can execute OS commands with root privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-42633? +

CVE-2024-42633 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-2024-42633? +

CVE-2024-42633 affects products from linksys, specifically: e1500, e1500_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42633? +

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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