CVE-2024-5410

5.4 MEDIUM

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the ORing IAP-420 web interface, which are then stored and executed when other users view the affected pages. It affects all users of ORing IAP-420 version 2.01e and earlier. The stored XSS can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • ORing IAP-420
Versions: 2.01e and below
Operating Systems: Embedded firmware
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Affects the web management interface. No special configuration required for exploitation.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Attacker gains administrative access to the device, modifies configuration, installs persistent backdoors, or uses the device as a pivot point into the network.

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Likely Case

Attacker steals session cookies or credentials, performs unauthorized configuration changes, or redirects users to malicious sites.

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If Mitigated

Limited to defacement or minor data exposure if proper input validation and output encoding are implemented.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

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

Exploitation requires access to the web interface with some user privileges. Public disclosure includes technical details.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: Not available

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

No official patch available. Check vendor website for firmware updates. Consider upgrading to version above 2.01e if available.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF)

all

Deploy a WAF with XSS protection rules to filter malicious input.

Restrict Network Access

all

Limit access to the web interface to trusted IP addresses only.

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Isolate the device on a separate VLAN with strict access controls.
  • Disable the web interface if not required and use alternative management methods.

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check firmware version via web interface: System > System Information. If version is 2.01e or lower, device is vulnerable.

Check Version:

No CLI command. Use web interface: System > System Information.

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify firmware version is above 2.01e. Test XSS payloads in input fields to confirm sanitization.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual POST requests with script tags or JavaScript in parameters
  • Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful login from same IP

Network Indicators:

  • HTTP requests containing <script> tags or JavaScript code to the device's IP

SIEM Query:

source="web_logs" AND (uri="*<script>*" OR uri="*javascript:*" OR params="*<script>*")

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