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CVE-2024-4638NVD status: Analyzed

OnCell G3470A-LTE Series: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command

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CVE-2024-4638 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerability in OnCell G3470A-LTE Series from Moxa, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected OnCell G3470A-LTE Series versions: 1.0 through 1.7.7. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Check which version of OnCell G3470A-LTE Series you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. Read the advisory on moxa.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
MoxaOnCell G3470A-LTE Series1.0 through 1.7.7Not stated
Moxaoncell_g3470a-lte-us1.7.7 and earlierNot stated
MoxaOncell G3470a-lte-eu-t Firmware1.7.7 and earlierNot stated
MoxaOncell G3470a-lte-eu Firmware1.7.7 and earlierNot stated
MoxaOncell G3470a-lte-us Firmware1.7.7 and earlierNot stated
MoxaOncell G3470a-lte-us-t Firmware1.7.7 and earlierNot 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
LowA basic user account is enough.
User interaction
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.17.1HighCNA (moxa.com)
CVSS 3.18.8HighNVD

Official description

OnCell G3470A-LTE Series firmware versions v1.7.7 and prior have been identified as vulnerable due to a lack of neutralized inputs in the web key upload function. An attacker could modify the intended commands sent to target functions, which could cause malicious users to execute unauthorized commands.

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.

More Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities (CWE-77)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

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