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OS Command InjectionWeakness · CWE-78

CVE-2024-31408

HIGH · 8.0 CVSS v3.0 Published 2024-11-22
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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82/100
Remediation priority · High
Zero-click

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 · unedited
OS command injection vulnerability exists in AIPHONE IX SYSTEM and IXG SYSTEM. A network-adjacent authenticated attacker may execute an arbitrary OS command with root privileges by sending a specially crafted request.

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 confidence

A command injection vulnerability exists in AIPHONE IX SYSTEM and IXG SYSTEM where an authenticated attacker with network adjacency can send specially crafted requests to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. The vulnerability likely stems from insufficient input validation in the web interface or API, allowing command injection through user-supplied parameters.

MitigationRestrict network access to the affected systems to trusted personnel, apply vendor patches when available, and implement strict input validation on all user-facing interfaces. If patches are unavailable, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

CVSS 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
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/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 checks

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  1. Identify the AIPHONE system type
    Access the device administrative interface or check system documentation to confirm whether the system is an IX SYSTEM or IXG SYSTEM model. Look for model numbers in the web UI footer, device labels, or management console.
    Affected if The system is an AIPHONE IX SYSTEM or IXG SYSTEM model.
  2. Determine the installed firmware version
    Log into the web administration interface and navigate to the System Settings, About, or Maintenance page to retrieve the firmware version. Alternatively, check the device via its API endpoint or system information page.
    Affected if The firmware version matches or precedes the vulnerable version range for this CVE (contact vendor for specific version numbers if disclosed).
  3. Verify web interface or API accessibility
    Check if the web management interface or API endpoints are reachable from the network. Attempt to access the login page via HTTP/HTTPS from a non-localhost address using a browser or curl command.
    Affected if The web interface or API is exposed and accessible over the network without additional authentication barriers beyond the login.
  4. Confirm authentication is enabled
    Verify that the system requires authentication for administrative functions. Check if the login page accepts credentials and whether session tokens are issued upon successful authentication.
    Affected if The system uses authentication but allows authenticated users to submit parameters through web forms or API calls without sanitization.
  5. Inspect for signs of compromise
    Review system logs, access logs, and audit trails for unusual commands, unexpected administrative actions, or suspicious IP addresses. Check for new user accounts, modified configurations, or unfamiliar processes running on the device.
    Affected if Logs show unexpected command executions, privilege escalations, or unauthorized administrative actions that match the behavior of command injection.

A user is affected if they operate an AIPHONE IX SYSTEM or IXG SYSTEM with a vulnerable firmware version where the web interface or API is network-accessible and accepts authenticated user input without proper command injection sanitization.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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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 data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Restrict network access to the affected systems to trusted personnel, apply vendor patches when available, and implement strict input validation on all user-facing interfaces. If patches are unavailable, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
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