CVE-2024-41361
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2024-41361 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in RPi-Jukebox-RFID version 2.7.0 that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems via the manageFilesFolders.php file. This affects all users running the vulnerable version of this open-source jukebox software for Raspberry Pi devices.
💻 Affected Systems
- RPi-Jukebox-RFID
📦 What is this software?
Phoniebox by Sourcefabric
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attacker to install malware, steal data, pivot to other systems, or use the device as part of a botnet.
Likely Case
Attacker gains shell access to the Raspberry Pi, potentially modifying audio files, stealing credentials, or disrupting jukebox functionality.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if system is isolated from internet and other networks with strict access controls.
🎯 Exploit Status
The GitHub issue contains technical details that could be used to create an exploit. The vulnerability is in file management functionality that doesn't require authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 2.7.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/MiczFlor/RPi-Jukebox-RFID/issues/2398
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Backup your current installation. 2. Update to version 2.7.1 or later via git pull or fresh installation. 3. Verify the manageFilesFolders.php file has been patched.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable PHP file
linuxTemporarily disable access to the vulnerable manageFilesFolders.php file
sudo mv /var/www/html/htdocs/manageFilesFolders.php /var/www/html/htdocs/manageFilesFolders.php.disabled
Restrict web server access
linuxConfigure web server to block access to the vulnerable endpoint
# For Apache: Add to .htaccess
<Files "manageFilesFolders.php">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from all
</Files>
# For Nginx: Add to server block
location ~ /manageFilesFolders\.php$ {
deny all;
}
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the Raspberry Pi from internet and restrict network access to trusted IPs only
- Implement strict firewall rules and monitor for suspicious access attempts to the vulnerable endpoint
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if version 2.7.0 is installed and if manageFilesFolders.php exists in htdocs directoryCheck Version:
cat /home/pi/RPi-Jukebox-RFID/version.txtVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 2.7.1 or later and check that the vulnerability has been addressed in the manageFilesFolders.php file📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to manageFilesFolders.php
- Suspicious PHP execution patterns in web server logs
- Unexpected system commands executed from web user context
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to manageFilesFolders.php with unusual parameters
- Outbound connections from the Raspberry Pi to unknown destinations
SIEM Query:
source="apache" OR source="nginx" AND (url="*manageFilesFolders.php*" AND (method="POST" OR params="*cmd*" OR params="*system*" OR params="*exec*"))