CVE-2024-10119 in WRTM326
Summary
by MITRE • 10/18/2024
The wireless router WRTM326 from SECOM does not properly validate a specific parameter. An unauthenticated remote attacker could execute arbitrary system commands by sending crafted requests.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/02/2024
The CVE-2024-10119 vulnerability affects the WRTM326 wireless router model manufactured by SECOM, representing a critical remote code execution flaw that undermines the device's security posture. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation within the router's web interface, specifically targeting a particular parameter that controls system command execution. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass normal authentication mechanisms and directly inject malicious commands into the underlying operating system, potentially compromising the entire network infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-77 and CWE-94 categories, which address command injection flaws in web applications and improper input validation respectively. The vulnerability manifests when the router fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input parameters, enabling attackers to craft malicious HTTP requests that exploit the lack of proper validation mechanisms. This type of flaw typically occurs in web interfaces that directly incorporate user input into system commands without adequate sanitization or escaping, creating a direct pathway for arbitrary code execution. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a command injection technique under T1059.001, where adversaries leverage vulnerabilities in input validation to execute system commands.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond the immediate device compromise, as it provides attackers with complete control over the router's functionality and network access. An unauthenticated remote attacker can execute commands with the privileges of the web server process, potentially gaining access to network credentials, modifying firewall rules, redirecting traffic, or even installing persistent backdoors. The affected WRTM326 model represents a common enterprise and home networking device that typically serves as a gateway for network traffic, making its compromise particularly dangerous for organizations that rely on proper network segmentation and access control.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-10119 should prioritize immediate firmware updates from SECOM to address the input validation flaw, while network administrators should implement additional security measures such as disabling remote management features, restricting access to the router's web interface through firewall rules, and monitoring network traffic for suspicious command execution patterns. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of network segmentation, as attackers who compromise a single router can potentially move laterally across connected networks. Organizations should consider implementing network access control lists to limit which systems can communicate with router management interfaces and establish robust monitoring protocols to detect unauthorized command execution attempts. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar input validation flaws in other network infrastructure components, particularly those with web-based management interfaces that handle user input.