CVE-2024-54007
📋 TL;DR
Authenticated command injection vulnerabilities in HPE 501 Wireless Client Bridge web interface allow attackers with administrative credentials to execute arbitrary commands as privileged users on the underlying operating system. This affects organizations using the vulnerable HPE networking equipment. Attackers can gain full system control through the web management interface.
💻 Affected Systems
- HPE 501 Wireless Client Bridge
⚠️ 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 compromise of the wireless bridge device leading to network pivoting, data exfiltration, or deployment of persistent malware within the network infrastructure.
Likely Case
Attackers with stolen or default admin credentials gain shell access to modify configurations, intercept traffic, or use the device as a foothold for lateral movement.
If Mitigated
Limited to authorized administrators only, with minimal impact if strong authentication and network segmentation are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authentication but command injection is straightforward once authenticated; no public exploit code known
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check HPE advisory for specific firmware version
Vendor Advisory: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04763en_us&docLocale=en_US
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download latest firmware from HPE support portal 2. Backup current configuration 3. Upload firmware via web interface 4. Apply update 5. Reboot device 6. Verify version
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Web Interface Access
allLimit access to management interface to trusted IP addresses only
Configure firewall rules to restrict access to management IP/port
Change Default Credentials
allEnsure strong, unique administrative passwords are used
Use web interface to change admin password to complex, unique value
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate wireless bridge from critical systems
- Enable logging and monitor for suspicious authentication attempts or configuration changes
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check firmware version via web interface > System Information and compare to HPE advisoryCheck Version:
Login to web interface and navigate to System Status or equivalent sectionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version matches or exceeds patched version in HPE advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful login
- Unusual configuration changes
- Commands containing shell metacharacters in web logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from bridge device
- Traffic to unexpected destinations
SIEM Query:
source="bridge_logs" AND (event="authentication_success" AND user="admin" FROM new_ip) OR (url CONTAINS ";" OR "|" OR "$")