CVE-2024-9977 MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC Firewall Settings Page settings-firewall.cgi os command injection
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via the firewall settings page in MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC routers.
- 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-2024-9977?
CVE-2024-9977 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC, published on 15 Oct 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC BR_g5.6_1.11(WVK.0)b26. Affected is an unknown function of the file /cgi-bin/settings-firewall.cgi of the component Firewall Settings Page. The manipulation of the argument SrcInterface leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. We tried to contact the vendor early about the disclosure but the official mail address was not working properly.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9977?
How do I fix CVE-2024-9977?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9977 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-2024-9977 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-9977 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pggm-8jq8-xmxw.