CVE-2024-42978 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Tenda FH1206 routers via a crafted HTTP request to the telnet handler.

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-2024-42978?

CVE-2024-42978 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in the handler function in /goform/telnet of Tenda FH1206 v02.03.01.35 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTTP request.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42978?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Fh1206 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42978?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42978 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-2024-42978 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42978 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fj4q-r9h6-xhrg.

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