CVE-2024-20418: Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul Software Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Nov 6, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Industrial Wireless Software for Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) Access Points could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection attacks with root privileges on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of input to the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the web-based management interface of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system of the affected device.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Unified Industrial Wireless Software

Event History

Nov 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:34 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:35 PM
Nov 7, 2024
News Published
via The Register·11:48 AM
News Published
via The Register·11:53 AM
Jan 22, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:47 PM
Known Exploited
06:49 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20418?

CVE-2024-20418 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote command injection with root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20418?

To remediate CVE-2024-20418, users should apply the latest software updates provided by Cisco for Unified Industrial Wireless Software.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20418?

CVE-2024-20418 affects Cisco Unified Industrial Wireless Software used in Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul Access Points.

4

Can CVE-2024-20418 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-20418 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

5

What kind of attack can CVE-2024-20418 enable?

CVE-2024-20418 can enable command injection attacks, allowing attackers to execute commands with root privileges.

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