Description Preview
The vulnerability, identified as CWE-78, affects Advantech's EKI-6333AC-2G, EKI-6333AC-2GD, and EKI-6333AC-1GPO devices with versions less than or equal to 1.6.3 and 1.2.1 respectively. The vulnerability arises from multiple parameters in the "mp_apply" API that are not properly sanitized before being concatenated to OS level commands. This could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. The vulnerability was discovered by Diego Zaffaroni of Nozomi Networks.
Overview
The vulnerability is classified as high severity with a CVSS base score of 7.2. The attack vector is network-based and requires high privileges. The impact of the vulnerability is high on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability was discovered externally and has been published by Nozomi.
Remediation
The recommended solution is to update the affected products to the following firmware versions released by Advantech:
- EKI-6333AC-2G: v1.6.5
- EKI-6333AC-2GD: v1.6.5
- EKI-6333AC-1GPO: v1.2.2
References
More information about this vulnerability can be found at the following URL: https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2024-50363
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
