CVE-2023-26310 in Find X3
Summary
by MITRE • 08/09/2023
There is a command injection problem in the old version of the mobile phone backup app.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/02/2023
Command injection vulnerabilities in mobile backup applications represent critical security flaws that can enable attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected devices. These vulnerabilities typically arise when backup applications fail to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into system commands or shell executions. The flaw exists at the interface between user-provided data and system-level operations, creating opportunities for malicious actors to inject harmful command sequences that bypass normal security controls.
The technical implementation of such vulnerabilities often involves insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the backup application's codebase. When users provide backup parameters, device identifiers, or configuration settings, these inputs may be directly concatenated into shell commands without adequate sanitization. This allows attackers to manipulate command execution flows by injecting special characters or command separators that alter the intended program behavior. The vulnerability commonly manifests in scenarios where the application uses system calls like exec() or system() functions in programming languages such as python, java, or c++ without proper parameter validation.
Mobile backup applications are particularly susceptible to these attacks because they typically operate with elevated privileges to access protected device data and system resources. This privilege escalation capability means that successful command injection can result in complete device compromise including data theft, remote code execution, and persistent backdoor installation. The operational impact extends beyond individual device exploitation to potential large-scale attacks targeting multiple devices simultaneously, especially when backup applications are deployed in enterprise environments or connected to centralized management systems.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-77 and CWE-88 within the Common Weakness Enumeration framework, representing improper input handling in command execution contexts. The attack patterns associated with such flaws map directly to ATT&CK techniques including T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1021 Remote Services for lateral movement. Organizations should implement comprehensive mitigation strategies including input validation, output encoding, privilege separation, and regular security updates to address these vulnerabilities.
The remediation approach requires thorough code review and implementation of secure coding practices such as parameterized command execution, input sanitization, and proper error handling mechanisms. Security professionals must also establish monitoring protocols to detect anomalous command execution patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in backup application architectures before they can be exploited by malicious actors in the wild.