Aviatrix Controller prior 7.1.4191/7.2.4996 /v1/api os command injection

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A vulnerability was found in Aviatrix Controller. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function list_flightpath_destination_instances/flightpath_connection_test of the file /v1/api. The manipulation results in os command injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-50603. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Aviatrix Controller. Affected is the function list_flightpath_destination_instances/flightpath_connection_test of the file /v1/api. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Aviatrix Controller before 7.1.4191 and 7.2.x before 7.2.4996. Due to the improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command, an unauthenticated attacker is able to execute arbitrary code. Shell metacharacters can be sent to /v1/api in cloud_type for list_flightpath_destination_instances, or src_cloud_type for flightpath_connection_test.

The advisory is available at docs.aviatrix.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-50603 since 10/27/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a exploit are known. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/24/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1202 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 01/16/2025 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 02/06/2025:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading to version 7.1.4191 or 7.2.4996 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at docs.aviatrix.com.

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• Controller

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