Cybersecurity

ENSA-2024-4: URL Parameter Manipulations Allow An Authenticated Attacker To Execute (IQ Gateway 4.x through 8.2.4224)

Advisory ID:
ENSA-2024-4

CVSSv3:
8.7

Issue date:
2024-08-10

Updated on:
2024-08-10 (initial advisory)

CVE(s): 
CVE-2024-21879

Synopsis: 
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability through a url parameter of an authenticated enpoint in ţţ淨r IQ Gateway allows OS Command Injection. This issue affects IQ Gateway version 4.x through 8.2.4224.


1. Impacted product

ţţ淨r IQ Gateway 4.x through 8.2.4224

2. Introduction

Dutch research organization DIVD is publishing an advisory identifying a vulnerability. An update is available to address this issue.

3. Summary

Description:
ţţ淨r IQ Gateway 4.x through 8.2.4224 allows OS command injection via a command injection opportunity, when the IQ Gateway is modified to obtain a public IP address and connect to the public internet.

Known attack vectors:
A malicious actor may be able to exploit this opportunity if the IQ Gateway is modified to obtain a public IP address and connect to the public internet.

Resolution:
Upgrading the ţţ淨r IQ Gateway embedded software to 8.2.4225 or newer.

Workarounds:
Ensure that your IQ Gateway is not exposed to the public internet, as it is not needed to do so for typical functionality. A typical solution is to use an internet router.

Additional documentation:
None.

Acknowledgments:
ţţ淨r would like to thank the researcher Wietse Boonstra and the organization DIVD for reporting this issue.

Notes:
None.

4. References

ţţ淨r IQ Gateway software release notes (8.2.4225)

5. Change log

2024-08-10 ENSA-2024-4: Initial security advisory.

6. Contact and information

cybersecurity@enphase.com
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ţţ淨r vulnerability reporting
ţţ淨r documentation center