CVE-2024-45242 Command injection in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges on EnGenius access points during initial setup due to command injection in the Ping utility.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-45242?
CVE-2024-45242 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
EnGenius ENH1350EXT A8J-ENH1350EXT devices through 3.9.3.2_c1.9.51 allow (blind) OS Command Injection via shell metacharacters to the Ping or Speed Test utility. During the time of initial setup, the device creates an open unsecured network whose admin panel is configured with the default credentials of admin/admin. An unauthorized attacker in proximity to the Wi-Fi network can exploit this window of time to execute arbitrary OS commands with root-level permissions.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45242?
How do I fix CVE-2024-45242?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-45242 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-2024-45242 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-45242 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-358q-vf8c-9vqr.