CVE-2025-24936 is a critical command injection vulnerability affecting Nokia WaveSuite NOC versions 23.6, 23.12, and 24.6. The vulnerability arises because the web application improperly sanitizes user input before passing it to an operating system command. This flaw is bound to the network stack, meaning that attackers can potentially exploit it remotely over the internet. An attacker with low privileged access to the application can execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with the same privileges as the webserver process. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command), indicating that the input validation mechanisms fail to neutralize special characters or command delimiters that enable injection. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.0, reflecting critical severity due to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, combined with relatively low attack complexity and no requirement for user interaction. The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the potential for remote command execution makes this a high-risk vulnerability requiring immediate attention. The lack of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for mitigation.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability can be severe, especially for those relying on Nokia WaveSuite NOC for network operations center (NOC) management and monitoring. Successful exploitation could lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to data breaches, disruption of network management services, and lateral movement within corporate networks. Confidentiality is at high risk as attackers could access sensitive network configuration data or credentials. Integrity is compromised as attackers could alter configurations or inject malicious code. Availability is also threatened since attackers could disrupt NOC services, impacting network monitoring and incident response capabilities. Given the critical role of NOC systems in telecommunications and enterprise network infrastructure, exploitation could cause widespread operational disruptions. European telecom providers, managed service providers, and large enterprises using Nokia WaveSuite NOC are particularly at risk. The vulnerability's remote exploitability and low privilege requirement increase the likelihood of exploitation attempts, potentially targeting critical infrastructure and services within Europe.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the Nokia WaveSuite NOC web application to trusted internal networks only, using network segmentation and firewall rules to block internet-facing access. 2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization at the application layer to prevent command injection, if possible via configuration or temporary workarounds until an official patch is released. 3. Monitor webserver logs and network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or unauthorized access attempts. 4. Employ application-layer firewalls or web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block command injection payloads targeting the vulnerable endpoints. 5. Coordinate with Nokia for timely patch deployment once available and validate the patch effectiveness in a controlled environment before production rollout. 6. Conduct a thorough security audit of all systems interacting with the WaveSuite NOC to identify any lateral movement or compromise indicators. 7. Educate administrators and security teams about the vulnerability and signs of exploitation to enable rapid detection and response.