CVE-2025-24347 in ctrlX OS
Summary
by MITRE • 04/30/2025
A vulnerability in the “Network Interfaces” functionality of the web application of ctrlX OS allows a remote authenticated (low-privileged) attacker to manipulate the network configuration file via a crafted HTTP request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/30/2025
This vulnerability exists within the network interfaces component of ctrlX OS web application, representing a critical security flaw that enables unauthorized modification of system network configuration. The issue stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the web interface's network management functionality. An attacker must first establish authentication credentials with low-privileged access rights to exploit this weakness, making it particularly concerning as it demonstrates a potential privilege escalation pathway. The vulnerability allows for manipulation of network configuration files through carefully crafted HTTP requests, which can fundamentally alter the system's network behavior and connectivity parameters.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves improper sanitization of user-supplied data within the network interface management module. When the web application processes HTTP requests containing network configuration parameters, it fails to adequately validate or sanitize the input data before applying changes to the underlying network configuration files. This lack of proper input validation creates an injection vector where maliciously crafted parameters can be interpreted and executed by the system's network management subsystem. The vulnerability specifically targets the network configuration file manipulation capabilities, allowing an attacker to modify critical network parameters such as IP addresses, subnet masks, gateway settings, and DNS server configurations.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to system availability and security posture. An authenticated low-privileged attacker could potentially disrupt network connectivity, redirect traffic through malicious endpoints, or isolate the system from critical network services. The ability to manipulate network configuration files could lead to complete network isolation of the affected system, denial of service conditions, or creation of backdoor access paths. Furthermore, such modifications could compromise the integrity of network communications and provide attackers with persistent access to the system. The vulnerability could also facilitate lateral movement within network environments, as compromised network settings might redirect traffic to attacker-controlled systems.
The security implications extend beyond immediate network disruption to include potential data exfiltration and system compromise. Network configuration changes could be used to establish man-in-the-middle positions, redirect network traffic to malicious servers, or disable security controls. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation and CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, both of which relate to insufficient validation of user-supplied data within web applications. The attack pattern corresponds to ATT&CK technique T1071.004: Application Layer Protocol: DNS, where network configuration manipulation could enable DNS tunneling or redirection attacks. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including enhanced input validation, strict access controls, network segmentation, and monitoring of network configuration changes to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation mechanisms and strengthening access controls within the web application's network management interface. The most effective immediate solution involves deploying proper parameter sanitization and validation routines that reject malformed or malicious network configuration parameters. Organizations should also implement role-based access controls that limit network configuration modifications to authorized administrative users only. Network monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect unauthorized network configuration changes, while regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities. Additionally, implementing network access controls and firewall rules that restrict access to network configuration interfaces can significantly reduce the attack surface. The implementation of automated network configuration baseline monitoring and alerting systems provides continuous oversight of network integrity. Regular security updates and patches should be applied promptly to address known vulnerabilities, while security awareness training for administrators can help prevent unauthorized access to privileged accounts.