Overview
The CVE-2023-48978 is a severe vulnerability impacting NCR ITM Web Terminal v.4.4.0 and v.4.4.4. This vulnerability presents a significant security risk as it allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code through a carefully crafted script targeted at the IP camera URL component of the software. This vulnerability is particularly alarming due to its potential to compromise entire systems and leak sensitive data. Organizations and individuals utilizing the affected versions of the NCR ITM Web Terminal are therefore urged to take immediate action to mitigate this risk.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2023-48978
Severity: Critical (9.8 CVSS score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
NCR ITM Web Terminal | v.4.4.0, v.4.4.4
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability takes advantage of the IP camera URL component of the NCR ITM Web Terminal. By crafting a malicious script and directing it towards this URL, the attacker can trigger the vulnerability and execute arbitrary code on the system. This is possible due to insufficient input validation in the IP camera URL component, which does not properly sanitize user inputs, thus allowing the execution of malicious scripts.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a
conceptual
example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. This example uses an HTTP request with a malicious payload in the “camera_url” parameter:
POST /IPCamera/Access HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"camera_url": "<script>malicious_code_here</script>"
}In the above example, “malicious_code_here” would be replaced with the actual code that the attacker wishes to execute on the server. Note that this is a simplified, conceptual example for illustrative purposes only. The actual exploit may involve more complex scripts or additional steps to bypass any existing security measures.
Remember to protect your systems by applying the necessary patches or, as a temporary solution, use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS).