CVE-2024-50603
Aviatrix Controllers OS Command Injection Vulnerability
Aviatrix Controllers
An issue was discovered in Aviatrix Controller before 7.1.4191 and 7.2.x before 7.2.4996. Due to the improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command, an unauthenticated attacker is able to execute arbitrary code. Shell metacharacters can be sent to /v1/api in cloud_type for list_flightpath_destination_instances, or src_cloud_type for flightpath_connection_test.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 16 January 2025. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 6 February 2025.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 98.5%, which is higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2024-50603 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2024-50603.
What does CVE-2024-50603 affect?
CVE-2024-50603 affects Aviatrix Controllers. An issue was discovered in Aviatrix Controller before 7.1.4191 and 7.2.x before 7.2.4996. Due to the improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command, an unauthenticated attacker is able to execute arbitrary code. Shell metacharacters can be sent to /v1/api in cloud_type for list_flightpath_destination_instances, or src_cloud_type for flightpath_connection_test.
How severe is CVE-2024-50603?
CVE-2024-50603 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 98.5%, higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 6 February 2025.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2024-50603?
Apply the vendor patch for Aviatrix Controllers as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.