CVE-2024-43648
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NVD · uneditedCommand injection in the <redacted> parameter of a <redacted>.exe request leads to remote code execution as the root user. This issue affects Iocharger firmware for AC models before version 24120701. Likelihood: Moderate – This action is not a common place for command injection vulnerabilities to occur. Thus, an attacker will likely only be able to find this vulnerability by reverse-engineering the firmware or trying it on all <redacted> fields. The attacker will also need a (low privilege) account to gain access to the <redacted> binary, or convince a user with such access to execute a payload. Impact: Critical – The attacker has full control over the charging station as the root user, and can arbitrarily add, modify and delete files and services. CVSS clarification. The attack can be executed over any network connection the station is listening to and serves the web interface (AV:N), and there are no additional security measure sin place that need to be circumvented (AC:L), the attack does not rely on preconditions (AT:N). The attack does require authentication, but the level of authentication is irrelevant (PR:L), it does not require user interaction (UI:N). If is a full system compromise, potentially fully compromising confidentiality, integrity and availability of the devicer (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H). A compromised charger can be used to "pivot" onto networks that should otherwise be closed, cause a low confidentiality and interity impact on subsequent systems. (SC:L/SI:L/SA:H). Because this device is an EV charger handing significant amounts of power, we suspect this vulnerability can have a safety impact (S:P). The attack can be automated (AU:Y).
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 confidenceCommand injection vulnerability in Iocharger AC charger firmware (versions before 24120701) allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root through a vulnerable parameter in a .exe request, leading to complete system compromise.
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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
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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 checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify firmware versionAccess the charger web management interface and navigate to the System Information or About page to view the current firmware version. Alternatively, check the device dashboard or API endpoint that exposes firmware metadata.Affected if The displayed firmware version is earlier than 24120701 (for example, 24110101, 24090100, etc.)
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Confirm web management interface is accessibleAttempt to reach the charger IP address over HTTP/HTTPS from a test client to verify the web management interface responds. Use a browser or curl command to confirm the endpoint is reachable.Affected if The web interface returns a login page or dashboard, indicating it is network-accessible.
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Verify authentication statusCheck whether the web management interface enforces login credentials. Attempt to access protected pages without credentials or review the authentication configuration if accessible.Affected if The interface allows unauthenticated access to administrative functions or uses default/weak credentials.
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Identify exposed attack surfaceReview network firewall rules, ACLs, or VPN configurations to determine if the charger web interface is exposed to untrusted networks (such as the public internet or guest VLANs).Affected if The web management interface is reachable from networks beyond the trusted internal segment.
The environment is affected if the Iocharger AC firmware version is before 24120701 and the web management interface is network-accessible to authenticated or unauthenticated attackers.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
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dbcve · scopedUpgrade Iocharger AC firmware to version 24120701 or later. As a defense-in-depth measure, network segment the charger and restrict access to the web management interface to minimize exposure.
24120701
- Verify the current Iocharger AC model firmware version by accessing the device web interface or using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Download firmware version 24120701 or later from the official Iocharger support site (iocharger.com)
- Ensure you have a backup of the current configuration and understand the rollback procedure
- Upload and apply the new firmware through the device's firmware update mechanism
- After upgrade, verify the version has been successfully applied
- Confirm the command injection vulnerability is no longer present by attempting authenticated requests to the affected endpoint
- If available, enable any additional security controls recommended in the firmware release notes
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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