CVE-2021-31698 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Quectel EG25-G devices by injecting shell metacharacters into AT command inputs.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-31698?

CVE-2021-31698 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Quectel EG25-G devices through 202006130814 allow executing arbitrary code remotely by using an AT command to place shell metacharacters in quectel_handle_fumo_cfg input in atfwd_daemon.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-31698?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Quectel Eg25-G Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31698?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-31698 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2021-31698 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-31698 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7r3r-jp3h-r9vx.

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