CVE-2025-24306 in +F FS010M
Summary
by MITRE • 03/18/2025
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') issue exists in +F FS010M versions prior to V2.0.0_1101. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary OS command may be executed by a remote authenticated attacker with an administrative privilege.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/18/2025
The CVE-2025-24306 vulnerability represents a critical operating system command injection flaw affecting the +F FS010M device firmware versions prior to V2.0.0_1101. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-77, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in operating system commands. The flaw exists in the device's handling of user-supplied input that is directly incorporated into operating system commands without proper sanitization or validation mechanisms. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can manipulate input fields to inject malicious commands that will be executed by the underlying operating system with the privileges of the affected process.
The security implications of this vulnerability are severe as it allows remote authenticated attackers with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the target device. This means that an attacker who has already gained administrative access to the system can leverage this flaw to escalate their privileges further or execute malicious payloads directly on the device. The vulnerability essentially provides a backdoor mechanism for command execution that bypasses normal authentication and authorization controls. The attack surface is particularly concerning because it requires only authenticated access, which is often easier to achieve through credential theft, default credential exploitation, or other initial compromise techniques.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive data or network resources. The affected +F FS010M devices may be used in industrial control systems, network infrastructure, or other critical environments where such an attack could result in significant operational disruption, data breaches, or even physical safety risks. The attack vector involves sending specially crafted input through authenticated administrative interfaces that are then processed by the device's command execution engine. This vulnerability can be exploited to gain persistent access to the device, install malware, modify system configurations, or establish command and control channels.
The recommended mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-24306 include immediate firmware updates to version V2.0.0_1101 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address the command injection vulnerability. Organizations should also implement network segmentation and access controls to limit administrative access to these devices, employ input validation and sanitization measures at all levels of the application stack, and conduct regular security assessments of industrial control systems. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious command execution patterns and implementing intrusion detection systems can help identify potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566.001 for spearphishing via social engineering, highlighting the importance of both technical and administrative security controls in protecting against such threats.