Overview
The CVE-2024-12442 is a severe vulnerability discovered in EnerSys AMPA versions 24.04 through 24.16. This vulnerability, resulting from a command injection flaw, can lead to privileged remote shell access. It poses a significant risk to organizations utilizing the affected versions, as it could potentially lead to system compromise and data leakage. This vulnerability is particularly concerning because of its high CVSS score, indicating its severity and the urgency with which it should be addressed.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2024-12442
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System Compromise, Potential Data Leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
EnerSys AMPA | 24.04 – 24.16
How the Exploit Works
The CVE-2024-12442 vulnerability stems from improper input validation in the affected versions of EnerSys AMPA. This allows an attacker to inject malicious commands into the system. Since these commands run with high privileges, the attacker can gain remote shell access to the system. This access can then be used to compromise the system or leak sensitive data.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using an HTTP request with a malicious payload.
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "; rm -rf / --no-preserve-root" }In this example, the malicious payload `”; rm -rf / –no-preserve-root”` is a Linux command that deletes all files in the system. If the input is not properly validated and sanitized, this command will be executed when the payload is processed by the server, leading to catastrophic data loss.
Please note that this is a simplified and hypothetical example. Real-world exploits would likely be more complex and stealthy.
Recommended Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the latest patches provided by the vendor. If a patch is not available, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation. These tools can potentially detect and block malicious inputs, thereby preventing the exploitation of this vulnerability. Regularly updating and patching software are key practices in maintaining a secure system environment.