SB2024090324 - OS Command Injection in Zyxel APs and security router devices

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7261)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in the "host" parameter in the CGI program. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data 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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-os-command-injection-vulnerability-in-aps-and-security-router-devices-09-03-2024