#VU102566 OS Command Injection in Aviatrix Controller - CVE-2024-50603

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102566

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Aviatrix Controller
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Aviatrix

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

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.