CIRCUTOR Q-SMT: Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
CVE-2024-8887 is a high-severity improper validation of specified quantity in input vulnerability in CIRCUTOR Q-SMT from Circutor, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected CIRCUTOR Q-SMT versions: 1.0.4. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of CIRCUTOR Q-SMT you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCUTOR | CIRCUTOR Q-SMT | 1.0.4 | Not stated |
| Circutor | Q-smt Firmware | 1.0.4 | 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
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 10.0 | Critical | CNA (incibe.es) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.6 | High | NVD |
Official description
CIRCUTOR Q-SMT in its firmware version 1.0.4, could be affected by a denial of service (DoS) attack if an attacker with access to the web service bypasses the authentication mechanisms on the login page, allowing the attacker to use all the functionalities implemented at web level that allow interacting with the device.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
The product receives input that is expected to specify a quantity (such as size or length), but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the quantity has the required properties.
More Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerabilities (CWE-1284)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
Other vulnerabilities in CIRCUTOR Q-SMT
- 8.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
Recent Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerabilities
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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