CVE-2024-10771: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in SICK AG SICK InspectorP61x
Due to missing input validation during one step of the firmware update process, the product is vulnerable to remote code execution. With network access and the user level ”Service”, an attacker can execute arbitrary system commands in the root user’s contexts.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-10771 in SICK InspectorP61x is due to improper control of code generation (CWE-94) caused by missing input validation during the firmware update process. An attacker with network access and 'Service' user level can remotely execute arbitrary commands as root, leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution with root privileges, resulting in complete system compromise. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. The attacker requires network access and 'Service' user privileges, which may limit exposure depending on deployment and access controls. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the device and limit 'Service' user privileges to trusted personnel only. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-10771: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in SICK AG SICK InspectorP61x
Description
Due to missing input validation during one step of the firmware update process, the product is vulnerable to remote code execution. With network access and the user level ”Service”, an attacker can execute arbitrary system commands in the root user’s contexts.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-10771 in SICK InspectorP61x is due to improper control of code generation (CWE-94) caused by missing input validation during the firmware update process. An attacker with network access and 'Service' user level can remotely execute arbitrary commands as root, leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution with root privileges, resulting in complete system compromise. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. The attacker requires network access and 'Service' user privileges, which may limit exposure depending on deployment and access controls. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the device and limit 'Service' user privileges to trusted personnel only. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SICK AG
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-04T13:06:55.136Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6960d0d3ecefc3cd7c1b8616
Added to database: 1/9/2026, 9:56:35 AM
Last enriched: 5/13/2026, 2:46:07 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 7:18:45 AM
Views: 138
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