CVE-2024-45416 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

The HTTPD binary in multiple ZTE routers has a local file inclusion vulnerability in session_init function. The session -LUA- files are stored in the directory /var/lua_session, the function iterates on all files in this directory and executes them using the function dofile without any validation if it is a valid session file or not. An attacker who is able to write a malicious file in the sessions directory can get RCE as root.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-829

References

https://wr3nchsr.github.io/zte-multiple-routers-httpd-vulnerabilities-advisory/

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-45416?

CVE-2024-45416 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The HTTPD binary in multiple ZTE routers has a local file inclusion vulnerability in session_init function. The session -LUA- files are stored in the directory /var/lua_session, the function iterates ...

How severe is CVE-2024-45416?

CVE-2024-45416 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45416?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.