Remote code execution in Aviatrix Controller



| Updated: 2025-01-17
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-50603
CWE-ID CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 Aviatrix Controller
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor Aviatrix

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU102566

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50603

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling data passed via the "cloud_type" parameter to /v1/api/list_flightpath_destination_instances URL and via the "src_cloud_type" parameter to /v1/api/flightpath_connection_test URL. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aviatrix Controller: 7.0.1307 - 7.2.4820

CPE2.3 External links

http://docs.aviatrix.com/documentation/latest/release-notices/psirt-advisories/psirt-advisories.html?expand=true#remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-aviatrix-controllers
http://www.securing.pl/en/cve-2024-50603-aviatrix-network-controller-command-injection-vulnerability/
http://www.wiz.io/blog/wiz-research-identifies-exploitation-in-the-wild-of-aviatrix-cve-2024-50603


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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