CVE-2023-48978
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on NCR ITM Web terminal systems by sending crafted scripts to the IP camera URL component. It affects NCR ITM Web terminal versions 4.4.0 and 4.4.4. Organizations using these versions for retail or hospitality operations are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- NCR ITM Web terminal
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attacker to install malware, steal sensitive data, pivot to other systems, and disrupt business operations.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to data theft, system manipulation, or deployment of ransomware on affected terminals.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and access controls preventing exploitation attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public proof-of-concept available on GitHub demonstrates the vulnerability. Exploitation requires sending crafted requests to the vulnerable endpoint.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not specified
Vendor Advisory: Not available in provided references
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check NCR official security advisories for patch availability. If patch exists, follow vendor's installation instructions.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate NCR ITM Web terminals from internet and restrict network access to authorized systems only.
Web Application Firewall Rules
allImplement WAF rules to block requests containing suspicious script patterns to IP camera URLs.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable IP camera functionality if not required for operations
- Implement strict network access controls and monitor for exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check system version via terminal interface or configuration files. If version is 4.4.0 or 4.4.4, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check terminal web interface or configuration files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version has been updated to a patched release (if available) or that workarounds have been properly implemented.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual requests to IP camera URLs
- Script-like patterns in URL parameters
- Unexpected process execution
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with crafted scripts to /camera or similar endpoints
- Unusual outbound connections from terminals
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*camera*" AND (content="*script*" OR content="*eval*" OR content="*exec*"))