CVE-2022-27224: An issue was discovered in Galleon NTS-6002-GPS 4.14.103-Galleon-NTS-6002.V12 4.
An issue was discovered in Galleon NTS-6002-GPS 4.14.103-Galleon-NTS-6002.V12 4. An authenticated attacker can perform command injection as root via shell metacharacters within the Network Tools section of the web-management interface. All three networking tools are affected (Ping, Traceroute, and DNS Lookup) and their respective input fields (ping_address, trace_address, nslookup_address). NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because the affected components were never shipped in a production release (they were only present in development releases), and because no privilege boundary is crossed (an applicable "authenticated attacker" always also has the supported ability to make an SSH connection as root).
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-27224 describes an authenticated command injection issue in a Galleon NTS-6002-GPS web management Network Tools page. The claim is disputed: the supplier says affected components were only in development releases and authenticated users already had root SSH access. Treat exposure as uncertain until asset firmware and web interface state are verified.
Executive priority
Handle as a targeted asset-validation task, not a broad emergency. Prioritize only if Galleon NTS-6002-GPS devices are deployed, web management is reachable beyond trusted admins, or supplier dispute assumptions do not match your environment.
Technical view
Reportedly, shell metacharacters in ping_address, trace_address, or nslookup_address inputs for Ping, Traceroute, and DNS Lookup could execute as root on firmware 4.14.103-Galleon-NTS-6002.V12 4. The CVE has no CVSS, no CWE, and no populated affected CPE data in the provided bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations operating Galleon NTS-6002-GPS devices with the disputed development-only web Network Tools components enabled. Internet exposure is not established in the sources. Risk depends on whether web management is reachable and whether untrusted users have authenticated access.
Exploitation context
The sources describe authenticated command injection but do not establish active exploitation. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. The supplier dispute materially affects urgency because production impact and privilege-boundary impact are both contested.
Researcher notes
Evidence is incomplete and disputed. The key research question is whether production firmware exposed the vulnerable Network Tools inputs. Avoid assuming exploitability from the CVE alone; validate component presence, authentication model, and management-plane reachability.
Mitigation direction
Verify whether any Galleon NTS-6002-GPS devices are deployed.
Check firmware version and whether Network Tools exist in the web interface.
Restrict web management access to trusted administration networks only.
Review vendor guidance and available software downloads before changing firmware.
Remove or disable unneeded authenticated accounts.
Validation and detection
Inventory NTS-6002-GPS assets and record firmware versions.
Confirm whether Ping, Traceroute, and DNS Lookup pages are present.
Review management-interface access controls and authentication scope.
Check logs for unexpected web management activity by authenticated users.
Document whether deployed firmware matches production or development release status.
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