CVE-2024-45416

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.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45416?
CVE-2024-45416 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45416?
To fix CVE-2024-45416, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-45416 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-45416 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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