METIS DFS up to 2.1.234-r18/2.1.235-r18 Web-based Shell /console missing authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in METIS DFS up to 2.1.234-r18/2.1.235-r18. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /console of the component Web-based Shell. The manipulation results in missing authentication. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-2249. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in METIS DFS up to 2.1.234-r18/2.1.235-r18. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file /console of the component Web-based Shell. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-306. The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

METIS DFS devices (versions <= oscore 2.1.234-r18) expose a web-based shell at the /console endpoint that does not require authentication. Accessing this endpoint allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with 'daemon' privileges. This results in the compromise of the software, granting unauthorized access to modify configuration, read and alter sensitive data, or disrupt services.

The weakness was presented by Or Balog. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-2249 since 02/09/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/11/2026).

Upgrading to version 2.1.235-r19 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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CNA Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing authentication
CWE: CWE-306 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: DFS 2.1.235-r19

Timelineinfo

02/09/2026 CVE reserved
02/11/2026 +2 days Advisory disclosed
02/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Researcher: Or Balog
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-2249 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-2249
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-345528

Entryinfo

Created: 02/11/2026 16:08
Changes: 02/11/2026 16:08 (65)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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