Advisory Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Softing edgeAggregator. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of the input parameters provided to the edgeAggregetor client. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

02/15/23 – The ZDI reported this vulnerability to the vendor during the Pwn2Own Miami contest.

02/20/23 – The vendor states they would review and report back with the security advisories.

03/08/23 – The vendor requested CVE Numbers.

03/15/23 – ZDI provided the vendor with CVE numbers.

07/31/23 – ZDI asked for an update.

08/03/23 – ZDI asked for an update.

08/07/23 – The ZDI asked for an update and informed the vendor that we are publishing this case as a zero-day advisory on 08/09/23.

-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the application.

• 2023-02-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2023-08-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory