CVE-2023-3710 Scanner

Detects 'Command Injection' vulnerability in Honeywell PM43 Printers Firmware affects versions prior to P10.19.050004

Short Info

Level

Critical

Single Scan

Can be used by

Asset Owner

Estimated Time

10 second

Time Interval

4 week

Scan only one

Domain, Ipv4

Toolbox

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Honeywell PM43 Printers are industrial label printers designed for high-volume printing in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution centers. These printers are known for their reliability, speed, and precision in printing a wide range of label types. The PM43 model is particularly valued for its ease of use, integration capabilities with various networks and platforms, and its robustness in challenging environments. They are widely used across the globe for shipping labels, inventory management, and product identification, making them critical components of modern logistics and supply chain operations. The vulnerability in the firmware of these printers poses a significant risk to the security and integrity of these operations.

CVE-2023-3710 represents a critical command injection vulnerability found in the firmware of Honeywell PM43 Printers. This vulnerability arises from improper input validation within the printer's web page modules. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the device without authentication. Such a security weakness allows for high-severity attacks including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or disruption of printer operations, which could have dire consequences in operational settings.

The vulnerability is exploited via a specially crafted POST request to the '/loadfile.lp?pageid=Configure' endpoint. This request includes malicious input in parameters such as 'username', which is improperly validated by the system, allowing the execution of arbitrary commands. The impact is heightened by the fact that it does not require user interaction or authentication, making it easy for an attacker to remotely exploit this vulnerability. The specific construction of the exploit involves inserting command injection payloads into parameters, leading to unauthorized command execution with potential access to sensitive system information or control over the printer's operations.

Exploiting this command injection vulnerability can lead to several severe consequences. Attackers could gain unauthorized access to the printer's file system, modify printer settings, intercept or alter printed documents, and potentially use the compromised device as a foothold within the target network. This could lead to data breaches, operational disruptions, and in a worst-case scenario, facilitate further attacks on connected systems within the organization's network.

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