CVE-2024-5196: arris vap2500_firmware Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-5196 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Command Injection vulnerability in arris vap2500_firmware. EPSS estimates a 23.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 22-05-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 01-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.