CVE-2024-21878
9.8 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2024-21878 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting enphase iq_gateway_firmware. It was published on August 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Enphase IQ Gateway (formerly known as Envoy) allows OS Command Injection. This vulnerability is present in an internal script.This issue affects Envoy: from 4.x up to and including 8.x and is currently unpatched.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from enphase. Update iq_gateway_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| enphase | iq_gateway_firmware | >= 4.0, < 8.2.4225 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-21878?
CVE-2024-21878 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting enphase iq_gateway_firmware. It was published on August 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2024-21878?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-21878?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from enphase. Update iq_gateway_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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