CVE-2024-23929
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedThis vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX devices. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the telematics functionality. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceA path traversal vulnerability in the telematics functionality of Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX devices allows network-adjacent attackers to create arbitrary files. Although authentication is required, it can be bypassed. The lack of proper validation on user-supplied paths enables file creation, which when chained with other vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution as root.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE dataall versionsCVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Adjacent
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm device modelIdentify the Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX device on your network or physically. Check device labeling, network discovery, or administrative interface for the exact model number.Affected if The device is a Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX and telematics functionality is enabled
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Check telematics interface exposureScan the local network for open ports associated with telematics services on the device. Look for HTTP/HTTPS ports (common ports 80, 443, 8080) that respond with Pioneer telematics web interfaces.Affected if The telematics web interface is accessible from an untrusted network segment
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Inspect for unauthorized file creationIf you have administrative access, review the device file system for unexpected files in writable directories such as /tmp, /var, or configuration folders. Check for newly created scripts, config files, or binaries that were not deployed by administrators.Affected if Files exist in writable directories that were not intentionally created by administrators
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Check for configuration tamperingReview the device configuration files and telematics settings for unauthorized modifications, such as unexpected service endpoints, custom scripts, or altered authentication settings.Affected if Configuration files show unexpected changes or contain suspicious entries
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Monitor network trafficCapture and analyze network traffic to and from the telematics interface for anomalous requests, particularly those containing path traversal patterns (such as ../ sequences) or unusual file upload patterns.Affected if Network traffic shows path traversal attempts or unexpected file operations toward the telematics interface
If you have a Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX device with telematics functionality exposed on the network and обнаружены unauthorized files or configuration changes, you are likely affected by this vulnerability.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataApply vendor firmware updates when available; until then, restrict network access to the telematics interface and monitor for unauthorized file creation or configuration changes.
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