CVE-2024-10653
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2024-10653 is an OS command injection vulnerability in IDExpert software from CHANGING Information Technology. Attackers with administrative access can execute arbitrary commands on the server by manipulating a specific parameter in the administrator interface. This affects organizations using vulnerable versions of IDExpert.
💻 Affected Systems
- IDExpert from CHANGING Information Technology
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete server compromise leading to data theft, lateral movement, ransomware deployment, or persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Attackers with administrative credentials execute commands to steal sensitive data, modify configurations, or disrupt services.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to network segmentation, least privilege access, and command execution restrictions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires admin credentials but is straightforward once authenticated; weaponization likely due to high impact.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not specified in references; check vendor advisory for exact version.
Vendor Advisory: https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8175-57245-2.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check vendor advisory for patch details. 2. Download and apply the latest patch from CHANGING Information Technology. 3. Restart IDExpert services. 4. Verify fix by testing parameter validation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Admin Interface Access
allLimit network access to the admin interface using firewalls or network segmentation.
Enforce Strong Authentication
allImplement multi-factor authentication for admin accounts and use strong, unique passwords.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate IDExpert servers from critical systems.
- Monitor and audit admin account activity for suspicious command execution attempts.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Review IDExpert version against vendor advisory; test parameter injection in admin interface if authorized.Check Version:
Check IDExpert interface or documentation for version information; command varies by installation.Verify Fix Applied:
Apply patch and test that command injection via the vulnerable parameter is no longer possible.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution logs from IDExpert processes
- Admin interface access with suspicious parameter values
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from IDExpert server
- Traffic to admin interface from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
Example: 'source="IDExpert" AND (event="command_execution" OR param="*;*" OR param="*|*" OR param="*`*" OR param="*$(*)")'