CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-31698: OS Command Injection

First published: Thu Aug 12 2021(Updated: )

Quectel EG25-G devices through 202006130814 allow executing arbitrary code remotely by using an AT command to place shell metacharacters in quectel_handle_fumo_cfg input in atfwd_daemon.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Quectel EG25-G Firmware<=202006130814
Quectel EG25-G Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-31698?

    CVE-2021-31698 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-31698?

    To fix CVE-2021-31698, update the Quectel EG25-G firmware to a version later than 202006130814.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2021-31698?

    CVE-2021-31698 affects Quectel EG25-G devices running firmware version 202006130814 or earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-31698?

    CVE-2021-31698 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited via AT commands.

  • What could happen if CVE-2021-31698 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-31698 can lead to unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code on the device.

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