CVE-2014-8361 Realtek SDK Improper Input Validation
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on devices using Realtek SDK via a crafted SOAP request in the miniigd service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 18 Sep 2023
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-8361?
CVE-2014-8361 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Dlink Dir-605l Firmware, published on 1 May 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The miniigd SOAP service in Realtek SDK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NewInternalClient request, as exploited in the wild through 2023.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8361?
It affects 26 products.
Products include Aterm W1200ex-Ms Firmware, Aterm W1200ex Firmware, Aterm W300p Firmware, Aterm W500p Firmware, Aterm Wf300hp2 Firmware, Aterm Wf800hp Firmware and 20 more.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8361?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8361 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 9 Oct 2023.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2014-8361 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2014-8361 in the wild since at least 18 Sep 2023.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r272-2vh9-q99x.