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OS Command InjectionWeakness · CWE-78

CVE-2024-53688

HIGH · 7.2 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-12-18
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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78/100
Remediation priority · High
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 an OS command ('OS Command Injection') issue exists in AE1021 firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier and AE1021PE firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier, which may allow a logged-in user to execute an arbitrary OS command using a crafted HTTP 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

OS command injection vulnerability in AE1021 and AE1021PE firmware versions 2.0.10 and earlier allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted HTTP requests due to improper neutralization of special elements in user input.

MitigationUpdate firmware to a version later than 2.0.10 that addresses this vulnerability. Restrict administrative access to trusted users until the patch is applied.

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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
High
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 device model
    Locate the device label or check the admin interface for the model number (AE1021 or AE1021PE)
    Affected if The device is an AE1021 or AE1021PE unit
  2. Check the installed firmware version
    Access the device web interface or use the command-line interface to retrieve the firmware version information
    Affected if The firmware version is 2.0.10 or earlier
  3. Verify if the web management interface is exposed
    Determine if the HTTP/HTTPS management port is accessible from external networks or untrusted segments
    Affected if The administrative web interface is reachable from untrusted networks
  4. Confirm authentication is required for the web interface
    Check if the web management interface requires valid credentials for access
    Affected if The device allows unauthenticated access to command injection points (authenticated user required per CVE, but verify actual access controls)
  5. Review access logs for suspicious HTTP requests
    Examine web server or audit logs for unusual or crafted HTTP requests containing shell metacharacters
    Affected if Logs show anomalous HTTP requests that may indicate exploitation attempts

The environment is affected if the device is an AE1021 or AE1021PE running firmware version 2.0.10 or earlier with the web management interface accessible to untrusted users.

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

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

Update firmware to a version later than 2.0.10 that addresses this vulnerability. Restrict administrative access to trusted users until the patch is applied.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation4.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
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