CVE-2024-58275
📋 TL;DR
Easywall 0.3.1 contains an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability in the /ports-save endpoint. Attackers with valid credentials can inject shell metacharacters to execute arbitrary commands on the server. This affects all systems running Easywall 0.3.1 with the vulnerable endpoint exposed.
💻 Affected Systems
- Easywall
⚠️ 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
Full system compromise with attacker gaining root privileges, installing persistent backdoors, exfiltrating sensitive data, and pivoting to other network systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized command execution leading to service disruption, data theft, or deployment of cryptocurrency miners or ransomware.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to network segmentation, minimal user privileges, and proper input validation preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit code is publicly available on Exploit-DB and other sources, making this easily weaponizable by attackers with valid credentials.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch exists. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available, or implement workarounds and mitigations.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable /ports-save endpoint
linuxRemove or restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint
# Configure web server to block /ports-save endpoint
# Example for nginx: location /ports-save { deny all; }
# Example for Apache: <Location /ports-save> Require all denied </Location>
Implement input validation
linuxAdd input sanitization to reject shell metacharacters
# Modify the Easywall source code to validate input
# Example Python: import re; if re.search(r'[;&|`$()]', user_input): reject
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate Easywall instances from critical systems
- Enforce strong authentication policies and monitor for suspicious login attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running Easywall version 0.3.1 and if the /ports-save endpoint is accessibleCheck Version:
Check Easywall configuration files or package manager for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test if command injection is possible by attempting to inject shell metacharacters into the /ports-save endpoint📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual commands in system logs originating from Easywall process
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful login and command execution
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from Easywall server
- Traffic patterns indicating command and control communication
SIEM Query:
source="easywall.log" AND ("ports-save" OR command_injection_indicators)