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Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-50909 affects the Algo 8028 Control Panel version 3.3.3. An authenticated attacker can abuse a vulnerable parameter to run operating system commands as root. This can lead to full device compromise. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority device-management risk. If affected devices are internet-accessible or broadly reachable internally, prioritize containment and firmware review. Root-level compromise of these systems could disrupt operations or provide a foothold.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-78 command injection in the fm-data.lua endpoint. The source parameter is not safely handled, allowing authenticated remote command execution through a crafted POST request. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with low complexity, network access, and low privileges required. Impact is high for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Algo 8028 Control Panel version 3.3.3, especially where the management interface is reachable by untrusted networks or weakly controlled user accounts.
Exploitation context
The attack requires authentication but no user interaction. Public exploit material is referenced by ExploitDB, increasing practical risk. The sources do not indicate CISA KEV listing or confirmed exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports authenticated command injection in fm-data.lua via the source parameter on Algo 8028 Control Panel 3.3.3. Public exploit availability is documented. The provided sources do not identify a fixed version or vendor advisory details, so remediation should be tied to current vendor firmware guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Algo 8028 devices running Control Panel version 3.3.3.
- Restrict management access to trusted administrative networks only.
- Review Algo firmware downloads and vendor guidance for updated firmware.
- Apply any vendor-provided fixed firmware after normal change testing.
- Remove or rotate unnecessary Control Panel accounts.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Algo 8028 devices and record firmware or Control Panel versions.
- Confirm whether version 3.3.3 is present.
- Verify management interfaces are not internet-exposed.
- Review authentication logs for unexpected Control Panel access.
- Check vendor sources for fixed-version guidance before remediation closure.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-50960CVE reference · exploit
- Algo Solutions Official HomepageCVE reference · product
- Algo 8028 Firmware DownloadsCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Algo 8028 Control Panel - Remote Code Execution (RCE) (Authenticated)CVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.