CVE-2024-7578 Alien Technology ALR-F800 cmd.php improper authorization
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Alien Technology ALR-F800 RFID readers due to missing authorization checks in cmd.php.
- 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-2024-7578?
CVE-2024-7578 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Alien Technology ALR-F800, published on 7 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in Alien Technology ALR-F800 up to 19.10.24.00. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /var/www/cmd.php. The manipulation of the argument cmd leads to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alientechnology Alr-F800 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-7578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-7578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Alien Technology ALR-F800
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6f79-7mqv-qvj3.