CVE-2024-2421 LenelS2 NetBox Improper Neutralization of Special Elements

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands with elevated permissions on LenelS2 NetBox access control systems.

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-2024-2421?

CVE-2024-2421 is a critical command injection vulnerability in LenelS2 NetBox, published on 30 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

LenelS2 NetBox access control and event monitoring system was discovered to contain an unauthenticated RCE in versions prior to and including 5.6.1, which allows an attacker to execute malicious commands with elevated permissions.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2421?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Honeywell Lenels2 Netbox.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2421?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2421 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-2024-2421 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-2421 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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