CVE-2024-5196 Arris VAP2500 tools_command.php command injection
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Arris VAP2500 devices via the tools_command.php script.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-5196?
CVE-2024-5196 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in Arris VAP2500, published on 22 May 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Arris VAP2500 08.50. This affects an unknown part of the file /tools_command.php. The manipulation of the argument cmb_header/txt_command leads to command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-265833 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5196?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Arris Vap2500 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5196?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5196 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-2024-5196 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5196 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Arris VAP2500
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w3wv-rqfw-m3r7.