CVE-2024-22065
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a command injection vulnerability in ZTE MF258 Pro mobile hotspot devices. An authenticated attacker can exploit insufficient parameter validation in the Ping Diagnosis interface to execute arbitrary system commands. This affects organizations and individuals using these specific ZTE devices.
💻 Affected Systems
- ZTE MF258 Pro
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full device compromise allowing attacker to install persistent backdoors, intercept all network traffic, pivot to connected devices, or render the device unusable.
Likely Case
Attacker gains shell access to execute commands, potentially stealing credentials, modifying device configuration, or launching attacks against connected devices.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if device is isolated from critical networks and strong authentication controls prevent unauthorized access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but command injection is typically straightforward once access is obtained
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific patched version
Vendor Advisory: https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/bulletin/detail/1171513586716225572
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Access ZTE support portal 2. Download latest firmware for MF258 Pro 3. Log into device web interface 4. Navigate to firmware update section 5. Upload and apply new firmware 6. Reboot device
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Ping Diagnosis Interface
allRemove or disable the vulnerable Ping Diagnosis functionality if possible through device configuration
Network Segmentation
allIsolate MF258 Pro devices from critical network segments and restrict management interface access
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Change default credentials and implement strong authentication for device management
- Restrict management interface access to specific trusted IP addresses only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware version against vendor advisory. Test authenticated access to Ping Diagnosis interface with command injection payloads.Check Version:
Log into device web interface and check System Information or About page for firmware versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version matches patched version from vendor advisory. Test that command injection attempts in Ping Diagnosis interface are properly sanitized.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution in system logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by Ping Diagnosis access
- Unexpected system process creation
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from device
- Suspicious commands in HTTP POST requests to management interface
SIEM Query:
source="zte-mf258" AND (url_path="/ping_diagnosis" OR cmd="ping" AND parameters CONTAINS special_chars)