Vulnerability Description
FastNetMon Community Edition through 1.2.9 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the Juniper router integration plugin. The _log() function in src/juniper_plugin/fastnetmon_juniper.php (lines 117-118) constructs shell commands by concatenating the $msg parameter directly into exec() calls: exec("echo `date` \"- {FASTNETMON] - " . $msg . " \" >> " . $FILE_LOG_TMP). The $msg variable contains unsanitized data derived from command-line arguments argv[1] through argv[3], which represent the attack IP address, direction, and power. While FastNetMon's C++ core currently passes IP addresses via inet_ntoa() (which only produces safe dotted-decimal notation), the PHP script performs no input validation or shell escaping. If the script is invoked directly, by another orchestration system, or if future code changes pass string-sourced IPs, arbitrary commands can be injected. The correct fix is to replace exec() with file_put_contents() or use escapeshellarg() on all parameters.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pavel-Odintsov | Fastnetmon | <= 1.2.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/pavel-odintsov/fastnetmonProduct
- https://github.com/pavel-odintsov/fastnetmon/blob/master/src/juniper_plugin/fastProduct
- https://lorikeetsecurity.com/blog/fastnetmon-cve-2026-48687-juniper-cmd-injectioExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-48687?
CVE-2026-48687 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). FastNetMon Community Edition through 1.2.9 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the Juniper router integration plugin. The _log() function in src/juniper_plugin/fastnetmon_juniper.php (li...
How severe is CVE-2026-48687?
CVE-2026-48687 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-48687?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pavel-Odintsov Fastnetmon.