CVE-2024-41714 in MiCollab
Summary
by MITRE • 10/22/2024
A vulnerability in the Web Interface component of Mitel MiCollab through 9.8 SP1 (9.8.1.5) and MiVoice Business Solution Virtual Instance (MiVB SVI) through 1.0.0.27 could allow an authenticated attacker to conduct a command injection attack, due to insufficient parameter sanitization. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges within the context of the system.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/24/2025
This vulnerability resides within the web interface component of Mitel MiCollab and MiVoice Business Solution Virtual Instance products, representing a critical command injection flaw that affects versions through 9.8 SP1 and 1.0.0.27 respectively. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and parameter sanitization mechanisms within the web application's processing pipeline, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary system commands. The flaw specifically manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied parameters before incorporating them into system commands or shell executions, allowing crafted inputs to bypass security controls and directly influence system operations.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability requires an authenticated attacker who can leverage the web interface to submit malicious payloads through input fields or parameters that are subsequently processed without adequate sanitization. This authentication requirement reduces the attack surface compared to unauthenticated vulnerabilities but still represents a significant risk since legitimate users with valid credentials could be compromised. The command injection occurs at the system level where the application executes shell commands or system calls, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the web application or system user. This elevation of privileges enables attackers to perform actions such as accessing sensitive data, modifying system configurations, installing malware, or establishing persistent access points within the network infrastructure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond immediate system compromise to encompass potential data breaches, service disruption, and lateral movement within network environments. Attackers could leverage the elevated privileges to access confidential communications, user credentials, or business-critical information stored within the MiCollab or MiVB SVI systems. The vulnerability also provides a pathway for attackers to establish backdoors, deploy additional malicious tools, or conduct reconnaissance activities to identify other potential targets within the network. Organizations relying on these Mitel solutions face significant risk of unauthorized access to their collaboration and communication systems, potentially affecting thousands of users and critical business operations.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems with the vendor-provided security updates and patches. Organizations must implement robust input validation and parameter sanitization controls throughout their web applications to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation, while monitoring and logging mechanisms should be enhanced to detect suspicious command execution patterns. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of all web applications and systems to identify similar sanitization flaws, implementing principle of least privilege access controls and regular security audits to maintain system integrity. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-77 and CWE-94 categories related to command injection and code injection respectively, and represents a technique commonly associated with attack patterns in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the execution and privilege escalation domains.