CVE-2024-41369 in RPi-Jukebox-RFID
Summary
by MITRE • 08/29/2024
RPi-Jukebox-RFID v2.7.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via htdocs\inc.setWifi.php
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/05/2024
The RPi-Jukebox-RFID v2.7.0 system presents a critical remote code execution vulnerability through the htdocs\inc.setWifi.php component that exposes attackers to unauthorized system compromise. This vulnerability fundamentally undermines the security posture of the media playback system designed for raspberry pi devices, creating potential entry points for malicious actors to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. The flaw exists within the wireless network configuration interface, suggesting that attackers could manipulate network settings to gain full system control without requiring physical access or legitimate credentials.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization within the PHP script responsible for handling wireless network configuration parameters. When users submit wireless network settings through the web interface, the application fails to adequately validate or sanitize the input data, allowing maliciously crafted payloads to be interpreted as executable commands. This represents a classic command injection vulnerability where user-supplied parameters are directly incorporated into system commands without proper sanitization. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-77 and CWE-94 categories, specifically addressing command injection flaws that enable arbitrary code execution through insecure input handling.
Operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass complete system compromise and potential data exfiltration. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to install backdoors, modify system configurations, access stored media files, or use compromised devices as launch points for further attacks within network environments. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers can target vulnerable systems from anywhere on the internet, making this particularly dangerous for deployments in public or unsecured network environments. Organizations using RPi-Jukebox-RFID systems may face significant operational disruption and potential legal implications if their systems are compromised and used for malicious activities.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the affected software version to address the input validation deficiencies in the wireless configuration component. System administrators should implement network segmentation to limit access to the affected web interface and consider disabling unnecessary network services. Additional protective measures include implementing web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious requests, enforcing strict input validation at multiple layers, and conducting regular security assessments of networked IoT devices. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to ATT&CK framework principles for preventing command injection attacks through proper input sanitization and privilege separation mechanisms. Organizations should also consider implementing monitoring solutions to detect anomalous network behavior that might indicate exploitation attempts against the wireless configuration interface.