CVE-2025-24348 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 wireless 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 configuration changes. The issue stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the wireless network configuration management system. An attacker with low-privileged authenticated access can exploit this weakness by crafting specially designed HTTP requests that manipulate the wireless network configuration file directly. This represents a significant elevation of privileges and potential attack surface expansion.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability falls under CWE-20, known as "Improper Input Validation," combined with CWE-269, "Improper Privilege Management." The flaw occurs when the web application fails to properly validate or sanitize user-supplied input parameters that are used to modify wireless network configuration files. The system accepts HTTP requests containing manipulated parameters that should only be accessible to administrators or system-level processes. This allows an authenticated user to bypass normal access controls and modify critical network settings without proper authorization.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses severe risks to network security and system integrity. A successful exploitation could lead to complete network disruption, unauthorized access to network resources, or potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure. The attacker could modify wireless network parameters such as SSID, encryption settings, or network access controls, potentially creating backdoors or disabling legitimate network access. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1021.001, "Remote Services: Remote Desktop Protocol," and T1059.001, "Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell," as it enables attackers to manipulate network interfaces and potentially establish persistent access through modified wireless configurations.
Mitigation strategies should include implementing strict input validation mechanisms that sanitize all HTTP request parameters before processing. Access controls must be strengthened to ensure that only authorized users can modify network configuration files, with proper role-based access control enforcement. Network segmentation and monitoring should be implemented to detect unauthorized network configuration changes. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in network management interfaces. Additionally, implementing network intrusion detection systems can help identify suspicious HTTP requests targeting network configuration endpoints. The system should also enforce proper logging of all network configuration changes with detailed audit trails to enable forensic analysis in case of compromise.