CVE-2024-26504
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2024-26504 is an open redirect vulnerability in Wifire Hotspot v4.5.3 that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the dst parameter. This affects organizations using Wifire Hotspot for wireless network management, potentially compromising the entire hotspot system.
💻 Affected Systems
- Wifire Hotspot
⚠️ 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
Full system compromise allowing attacker to install malware, steal credentials, pivot to other network systems, and maintain persistent access.
Likely Case
Attacker gains control of the hotspot system, redirects users to malicious sites for credential harvesting or malware distribution.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and monitoring, potentially only affecting the hotspot service itself.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local network access but is straightforward once access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: v4.5.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://wifire.me/en/hotspot
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup current configuration. 2. Download latest version from Wifire website. 3. Install update following vendor instructions. 4. Restart Wifire Hotspot service. 5. Verify functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
linuxAdd input validation to filter malicious dst parameter values
Modify Wifire Hotspot configuration to validate and sanitize all dst parameter inputs
Network Segmentation
allIsolate Wifire Hotspot system from critical network segments
Configure firewall rules to restrict access to Wifire Hotspot management interface
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the Wifire Hotspot management interface
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious payloads targeting the dst parameter
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Wifire Hotspot version via web interface or command line: wifire-hotspot --versionCheck Version:
wifire-hotspot --versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 4.5.4 or higher and test dst parameter with known malicious payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual dst parameter values in web logs
- Multiple redirect attempts from single source
- Payload patterns in URL parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with crafted dst parameters
- Unexpected redirects from Wifire Hotspot system
SIEM Query:
source="wifire-logs" AND (dst="*javascript:*" OR dst="*data:*" OR dst="*file:*")🔗 References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/601.html
- https://portswigger.net/kb/issues/00500100_open-redirection-reflected
- https://tomiodarim.io/posts/cve-2024-26504/
- https://wifire.me/en/hotspot
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/601.html
- https://portswigger.net/kb/issues/00500100_open-redirection-reflected
- https://tomiodarim.io/posts/cve-2024-26504/
- https://wifire.me/en/hotspot
