#VU100534 OS Command Injection in Mesh Wi-Fi router RP562B - CVE-2024-45827

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100534

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45827

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Mesh Wi-Fi router RP562B
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: SoftBank

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote user on the local network 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mesh Wi-Fi router RP562B: 1.0.2

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External links
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU90676195/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.