CVE-2023-6304
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on Tecno 4G Portable WiFi devices via command injection in the Ping Tool component. Attackers can exploit this by manipulating the 'url' parameter in the /goform/goform_get_cmd_process endpoint. All users of affected Tecno portable WiFi devices are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Tecno 4G Portable WiFi TR118
📦 What is this software?
Tr118 Firmware by Tecno Mobile
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete device compromise allowing attackers to install persistent malware, intercept all network traffic, pivot to internal networks, or brick the device.
Likely Case
Attackers gain shell access to execute commands, potentially stealing credentials, modifying device settings, or using the device as a foothold for further attacks.
If Mitigated
If properly segmented and monitored, impact limited to the WiFi device itself without lateral movement to other systems.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details have been publicly disclosed and require minimal technical skill to execute. The vulnerability is in a web endpoint accessible without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available - vendor did not respond to disclosure
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider the device end-of-life if vendor does not provide firmware update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Web Management Interface
allDisable the web management interface if not required for operation
Device-specific - check admin interface for disable options
Network Segmentation
allIsolate the portable WiFi device from critical networks
Configure firewall rules to restrict access to device management interface
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately disconnect affected devices from production networks
- Replace with alternative portable WiFi devices from vendors with active security support
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware version in admin interface. If version is TR118-M30E-RR-D-EnFrArSwHaPo-OP-V008-20220830 or earlier, assume vulnerable.Check Version:
Login to device web interface and check firmware version in system settingsVerify Fix Applied:
No verification possible without vendor patch. Assume all current versions are vulnerable.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual commands in system logs
- Multiple failed ping attempts with unusual parameters
- Web requests to /goform/goform_get_cmd_process with shell metacharacters
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from portable WiFi device
- Traffic to unexpected destinations
- Multiple ping requests with embedded commands
SIEM Query:
source="portable-wifi-device" AND (uri="/goform/goform_get_cmd_process" OR command="ping" AND (parameter CONTAINS ";" OR parameter CONTAINS "|" OR parameter CONTAINS "`"))