CVE-2024-4163

High

Description

The Skylab IGX IIoT Gateway allowed users to connect to it via a limited shell terminal (IGX). However, it was discovered that the process was running under root privileges. This allowed the attacker to read, write, and modify any file in the operating system by utilizing the limited shell file exec and download functions. By replacing the /etc/passwd file with a new root user entry, the attacker was able to breakout from the limited shell and login to a unrestricted shell with root access. With the root access, the attacker will be able take full control of the IIoT Gateway.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.0
Exploit probability—
ProductIIoT Gateway (IGX)
PublishedApr 26, 2024
First seenApr 26, 2024

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Skylab IIoT Gateway (IGX)1.2.12—

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CVE-2024-4163 · IIoT Gateway (IGX) · Dark Radar