CVE-2024-23626
📋 TL;DR
A command injection vulnerability in the Motorola MR2600 router's SaveSysLogParams parameter allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device. Authentication can be bypassed, enabling unauthenticated attackers to gain full control. This affects all users of Motorola MR2600 routers with vulnerable firmware.
💻 Affected Systems
- Motorola MR2600
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete device compromise allowing attacker to install persistent malware, intercept all network traffic, pivot to internal networks, and use device as botnet node.
Likely Case
Router takeover leading to DNS hijacking, credential theft from network traffic, and denial of service to connected devices.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if device is behind firewall with strict inbound rules and authentication bypass is prevented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Detailed exploit analysis published by Exodus Intelligence. Authentication bypass makes exploitation straightforward.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check Motorola support site for firmware updates
2. Download latest firmware
3. Access router web interface
4. Navigate to firmware update section
5. Upload and apply update
6. Reboot router
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Remote Management
allPrevent external access to web management interface
Access router admin panel -> Advanced -> Remote Management -> Disable
Restrict Management Interface Access
allLimit web interface access to specific IP addresses
Access router admin panel -> Firewall -> Access Control -> Add rules to restrict admin interface
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Replace vulnerable router with different model
- Place router behind dedicated firewall with strict inbound rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check firmware version in router web interface (Admin -> Status). If no recent security updates applied, assume vulnerable.Check Version:
curl -s http://router-ip/cgi-bin/getcfg.cgi | grep -i versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version matches latest available from vendor. Test if SaveSysLogParams parameter properly validates input.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual commands in system logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful access
- Unexpected processes running on router
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from router
- DNS queries to suspicious domains
- Port scanning originating from router
SIEM Query:
source="router.log" AND ("SaveSysLogParams" OR "command injection" OR suspicious shell commands)