Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-24355: ZDI-25-178: (0Day) CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA update.cgi Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 25 2025(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA devices. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the handling of update packages provided to update.cgi. The issue results from the lack of proper verification of a cryptographic signature. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA
CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-24355?

    ZDI-CAN-24355 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-24355?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-24355, you should update the CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA device to the latest firmware version provided by the vendor.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-24355?

    The vulnerability ZDI-CAN-24355 affects installations of the CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA devices.

  • What type of attack is possible with ZDI-CAN-24355?

    ZDI-CAN-24355 allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.

  • Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-24355?

    Yes, authentication is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-24355, but the existing authentication can be bypassed.

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