CVE-2024-40516 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on H3C Magic RC3000 routers via the Routing functionality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-40516?

CVE-2024-40516 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in H3C Technologies Co., Limited H3C Magic RC3000 RC3000V100R009 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Routing functionality.

Weakness: CWE-940

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40516?

How do I fix CVE-2024-40516?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40516 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2024-40516 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40516 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h645-7253-pp3x.

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