CVE-2024-58286 in dizqueTV
Summary
by MITRE • 12/12/2025
dizqueTV 1.5.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands through the FFMPEG Executable Path settings. Attackers can modify the executable path with shell commands to read system files like /etc/passwd by exploiting improper input validation.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/15/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-58286 resides within dizqueTV version 1.5.3, a media server application that facilitates streaming and management of television content. This remote code execution flaw represents a critical security weakness that directly impacts the integrity and confidentiality of systems running the affected software. The vulnerability specifically targets the FFMPEG Executable Path configuration setting, which serves as an entry point for malicious command injection attempts. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data before processing it within the application's command execution context.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of the FFMPEG Executable Path configuration parameter, where attackers can inject malicious shell commands that get executed within the context of the dizqueTV application. This improper input validation creates a direct pathway for arbitrary code execution, allowing threat actors to leverage the application's privileges to perform unauthorized operations on the underlying system. The vulnerability enables attackers to execute commands such as reading sensitive system files like /etc/passwd, which contains critical user account information and system authentication data. This command injection capability extends beyond simple file reading to potentially enable full system compromise through the execution of additional malicious payloads.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations deploying dizqueTV for media streaming services, particularly those in environments where the application runs with elevated privileges. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers can potentially compromise systems without requiring physical access or local network presence, making the attack surface particularly concerning for enterprise environments. The impact extends to data confidentiality, as the ability to read system files like /etc/passwd exposes user credentials and system configuration details that could be leveraged for further attacks. The vulnerability also affects system availability and integrity, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to install backdoors, modify system configurations, or execute destructive operations against the media server infrastructure.
Security practitioners should consider this vulnerability in the context of the CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) framework, specifically mapping it to CWE-77 and CWE-78 which address command injection flaws in application input validation. The ATT&CK (Attack Tree for Threats and Tactics) framework would categorize this vulnerability under the T1059.001 technique for Command and Scripting Interpreter, and potentially T1566 for Initial Access through the exploitation of web application vulnerabilities. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including updating to a patched version of dizqueTV, implementing network segmentation to limit access to the affected application, and applying input validation controls to prevent command injection attacks. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious command execution patterns and implementing proper access controls around the FFMPEG executable path configuration settings would help detect and prevent exploitation attempts.