CVE-2024-7448: Magnet Forensics AXIOM · OS Command Injection
Affects Magnet Forensics AXIOMSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 77% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Aug 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Magnet Forensics AXIOM | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should immediately update Magnet Forensics AXIOM to a patched version once available. Until a patch is released, forensic analysts should avoid acquiring data from untrusted or unknown Android devices. Implement strict device acquisition policies that include verifying device integrity and source before connection. Employ network segmentation to isolate forensic workstations from broader enterprise networks to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. Use application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor and block suspicious system calls or command execution originating from AXIOM processes. Additionally, enforce the principle of least privilege by running AXIOM under accounts with minimal necessary permissions. Conduct regular security training for forensic analysts to recognize and handle potentially malicious devices safely. Finally, monitor vendor advisories for patches and updates addressing this vulnerability.
Description
Magnet Forensics AXIOM Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Magnet Forensics AXIOM. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must acquire data from a malicious mobile device. The specific flaw exists within the Android device image acquisition functionality. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-23964.