Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-50603 is a critical remote code execution flaw in Aviatrix Controller. An unauthenticated network attacker can abuse improper command handling and run arbitrary code. Because CISA lists it in KEV, organizations should treat exposed affected controllers as a current business risk, not a theoretical issue.
Executive priority
Immediate remediation is warranted. This is unauthenticated remote code execution on a network controller with confirmed KEV status, so delay increases the chance of compromise and operational disruption.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-78 OS command injection in Aviatrix Controller before 7.1.4191 and 7.2.x before 7.2.4996. The CVE description identifies /v1/api handling of cloud_type for list_flightpath_destination_instances and src_cloud_type for flightpath_connection_test. CVSS is 10.0 with network, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely where Aviatrix Controller versions are below 7.1.4191 or 7.2.4996 and the controller API is network reachable. Internet-reachable controllers are the highest priority to identify, but internal reachability still matters because exploitation requires no authentication.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities listing. Public research also describes the command injection vulnerability, but this assessment does not rely on or provide offensive reproduction details.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strong for affected version ranges, vulnerability class, attack vector, and exploitation status. The provided sources do not establish affected configurations beyond Aviatrix Controller or name additional products. Validate defensively through version, exposure, and log review, not exploit testing.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade affected 7.1 deployments to 7.1.4191 or later.
- Upgrade affected 7.2 deployments to 7.2.4996 or later.
- Prioritize internet-reachable controllers before lower-exposure instances.
- Restrict controller API network access to trusted administrative paths.
- Review Aviatrix PSIRT guidance before applying compensating controls.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Aviatrix Controller instances and record exact versions.
- Confirm no controller remains below 7.1.4191 or 7.2.4996.
- Check whether controller API access is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review logs for suspicious unauthenticated API activity around affected functions.
- Track remediation evidence against CISA KEV requirements if applicable.
Public sources used
Michael Williams reviewed this cited source version on .
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
These mappings and lookup hints may be relevant to the vulnerability behavior, CWE, affected product, or exposure path. Glexia-inferred context is not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, CWE, or CVE Program mapping.
ATT&CK lookup starting points
Use these exact CWE pages and searches to review the Glexia ATT&CK library from this CVE's weakness and description context.
CWE-78: Command execution behavior lookup
Command injection weaknesses can lead defenders to review execution techniques and command interpreter telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
The CVE wording references code or command execution, so execution technique review may help defensive triage. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2024-50603 mapping review
Open the CVE-to-ATT&CK bridge for reviewed, inferred, or future official mappings tied to this CVE.
Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 10 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
These fields come from the CVE record and ADP containers, not from Glexia's Take. They preserve time-varying source decisions such as CISA SSVC, KEV status, CVSS metrics, and provider references.
CISA KEV status
CVSS vector scores
1 official scoreWe collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H3.96Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
10CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://docs.aviatrix.com/documentation/latest/network-security/index.htmlCVE reference
- https://docs.aviatrix.com/documentation/latest/release-notices/psirt-advisories/psirt-advisories.html?expand=true#remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-aviatrix-controllersCVE reference
- https://www.securing.pl/en/cve-2024-50603-aviatrix-network-controller-command-injection-vulnerability/CVE reference
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-50603CVE reference · government-resource
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
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.