Zabbix: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
CVE-2024-22122 is a critical-severity improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerability in Zabbix, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with administrator privileges, without any action from a user. Affected Zabbix versions: 5.0.0 through 5.0.42; 6.0.0 through 6.0.30; 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 76% of scored CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of Zabbix you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on support.zabbix.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zabbix | Zabbix | 5.0.0 through 5.0.42; 6.0.0 through 6.0.30; 6.4.0 through 6.4.15; 7.0.0alpha1 through 7.0.0rc2 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- HighAdministrator-level access is required first.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 3.0 | Low | CNA (zabbix.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.1 | Critical | NVD |
Official description
Zabbix allows to configure SMS notifications. AT command injection occurs on "Zabbix Server" because there is no validation of "Number" field on Web nor on Zabbix server side. Attacker can run test of SMS providing specially crafted phone number and execute additional AT commands on modem.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.
- If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.
- Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.
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Timeline
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Other references
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