CVE-2024-45827
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an OS command injection vulnerability in the RP562B Mesh Wi-Fi router firmware. Network-adjacent authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary operating system commands on affected devices. This affects users of RP562B routers running firmware v1.0.2 or earlier.
💻 Affected Systems
- RP562B Mesh Wi-Fi Router
⚠️ 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 device compromise allowing attacker to install persistent backdoors, intercept all network traffic, pivot to other network devices, or brick the router.
Likely Case
Attacker gains shell access to router, modifies network settings, steals credentials, or uses router as pivot point for internal network attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to network segmentation, strong authentication controls, and monitoring preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but command injection vulnerabilities are typically straightforward to exploit once access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: v1.0.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU90676195/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check current firmware version via router admin interface. 2. Download latest firmware from manufacturer website. 3. Upload firmware through admin interface. 4. Wait for automatic reboot. 5. Verify new firmware version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate router management interface to separate VLAN or restrict access to trusted IPs only.
Strong Authentication
allImplement multi-factor authentication or complex passwords for router admin access.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Replace affected routers with patched or different models
- Implement strict network access controls and monitor for suspicious router management traffic
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Access router admin interface and check firmware version in System Information section.Check Version:
Check via web interface at http://router-ip/admin or via SSH if enabled: cat /etc/versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm firmware version is v1.0.3 or later in router admin interface.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution in system logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful login
- Unexpected configuration changes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from router
- Suspicious traffic patterns from router management interface
SIEM Query:
source="router_logs" AND (event="command_execution" OR event="config_change") AND user!="admin"