CVE-2024-53688 Command injection in AE1021
A logged-in user can execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted HTTP requests in AE1021 and AE1021PE firmware.
- 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-2024-53688?
CVE-2024-53688 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in FXC Inc. AE1021, published on 18 Dec 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') issue exists in AE1021 firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier and AE1021PE firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier, which may allow a logged-in user to execute an arbitrary OS command using a crafted HTTP request.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53688?
How do I fix CVE-2024-53688?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-53688 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-2024-53688 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-53688 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3gv-8fxr-46g5.