CVE-2024-46658

8.0 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

Syrotech SY-GOPON-8OLT-L3 version 1.6.0_240629 contains an authenticated command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) that allows attackers with valid credentials to execute arbitrary commands on the device. This affects network operators using this specific optical line terminal hardware. Successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • Syrotech SY-GOPON-8OLT-L3
Versions: v1.6.0_240629
Operating Systems: Embedded Linux
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Requires authenticated access to exploit. No specific configuration makes system immune.

⚠️ 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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Recommended Actions:
  1. Review the CVE details at NVD
  2. Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
  3. Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
  4. Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete system takeover, lateral movement to connected networks, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation.

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Likely Case

Unauthorized command execution leading to service disruption, configuration changes, or credential harvesting.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact if strong authentication controls and network segmentation are in place.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: HIGH

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No
Complexity: LOW

Public GitHub repository contains exploit code. Requires valid credentials but command injection is straightforward.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: Unknown

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

No official patch available. Monitor vendor website for updates.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Network Segmentation

all

Isolate affected device from critical networks and internet access

Access Control Hardening

all

Implement strict authentication controls and limit administrative access

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Remove device from internet-facing networks immediately
  • Implement strict firewall rules to limit device communication to only necessary services

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check device version via web interface or CLI. If version is 1.6.0_240629, device is vulnerable.

Check Version:

Check device web interface or use vendor-specific CLI commands

Verify Fix Applied:

Check for updated firmware version from vendor that addresses CVE-2024-46658

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual command execution patterns
  • Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful login
  • Suspicious system command execution

Network Indicators:

  • Unexpected outbound connections from device
  • Unusual traffic patterns to/from device management interface

SIEM Query:

Search for authentication events to device followed by command execution patterns

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