OS Command InjectionWeakness · CWE-78

CVE-2024-43651

CRITICAL · 9.3 CVSS v4.0 Published 2025-01-09
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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99/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable 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
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability allows OS Command Injection as root This issue affects Iocharger firmware for AC models before version 241207101 Likelihood: Moderate – The <redacted> binary does not seem to be used by the web interface, so it might be more difficult to find. It seems to be largely the same binary as used by the Iocharger Pedestal charging station, however. 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 crafted HTTP request. 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: Any network connection serving the web interface is vulnerable (AV:N) and there are no additional measures to circumvent (AC:L) nor does the attack require special conditions to be present (AT:N). The attack requires authentication, but the level does not matter (PR:L), nor is user interaction required (UI:N). The attack leads to a full compromised (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H) and a compromised device can be used to potentially "pivot" into a network that should nopt be reachable (SC:L/SI:L/SA:H). Because this is an EV charger handing significant power, there is a potential safety impact (S:P). THe attack can be autometed (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 · high confidence

Iocharger AC firmware before version 241207101 contains a command injection vulnerability in a binary that can be accessed via crafted HTTP requests. An authenticated attacker can inject OS commands that execute with root privileges, achieving full compromise of the charging station.

MitigationUpgrade Iocharger AC firmware to version 241207101 or later. Additionally, review and restrict access to accounts with any privilege level, as even low-privilege credentials can enable exploitation.

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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
Authentication
Y
User interaction
None
Scope
P

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:P/AU:Y/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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. Confirm device is Iocharger AC
    Identify the charging station model through device documentation, web interface banner, or physical labeling. Verify it is an Iocharger AC series device.
    Affected if The device is not an Iocharger AC product, then this CVE does not apply.
  2. Check firmware version
    Access the device web interface or administrative console and locate the firmware version information, typically found in Settings, System Info, or About pages. Compare the installed version to 241207101.
    Affected if The installed firmware version is lower than 241207101 (for example, 241206xxx or earlier).
  3. Verify HTTP interface accessibility
    Attempt to reach the device web interface over HTTP/HTTPS from a trusted network location. Confirm the management web portal is reachable.
    Affected if The web interface is accessible from untrusted networks, increasing exposure to authenticated attackers.
  4. Review authentication configuration
    Check the list of user accounts configured on the device. Determine if default or weak credentials are in use, and verify whether the account has any privilege level.
    Affected if Any valid credentials exist on the device (even low-privilege accounts), as the vulnerability can be exploited with authenticated access.

A defender is affected if they operate an Iocharger AC charging station running firmware version lower than 241207101 with the web interface accessible using any valid credentials.

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

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade Iocharger AC firmware to version 241207101 or later. Additionally, review and restrict access to accounts with any privilege level, as even low-privilege credentials can enable exploitation.

Recommended fix High confidence

Firmware version 241207101 or later

  1. 1. Identify the Iocharger AC model charging station on the network
  2. 2. Check the current firmware version through the device's web interface or administrative console
  3. 3. Obtain firmware version 241207101 or later from the official Iocharger vendor (via their support portal or official channels)
  4. 4. Following the vendor's documented firmware upgrade procedure, upload and apply the new firmware to the device
  5. 5. After upgrade, verify the firmware version has been successfully updated to 241207101 or later
  6. 6. Confirm the command injection vulnerability is remediated by attempting the attack vector with valid low-privilege credentials

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

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