#VU89855 Reliance on Security Through Obscurity in Omada ER605 - CVE-2024-5244

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89855

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5244

CWE-ID: CWE-656

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Omada ER605
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: TP-Link

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to reliance on obscurity to secure network data within the cmxddnsd executable. A remote attacker on the local network can execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Omada ER605: before 2_2.2.4 Build 20240119

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-503/

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.