CVE-2024-24116
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An issue in Ruijie RG-NBS2009G-P RGOS v.10.4(1)P2 Release(9736) allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the system/config_menu.htm.
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A remote attacker can reach a configuration page on the Ruijie RG-NBS2009G-P switch and gain privileges through it, with no credentials and no user involved. In plain terms, the management interface hands over control to whoever can talk to it, which on a managed switch means control of a piece of the network fabric itself.
Network gear scores like this because there's nothing to defeat and the prize is large: a switch is a pivot point, a traffic-interception vantage, and a durable foothold that survives host reimaging. The saving grace is that switch management planes are supposed to live on isolated networks. Where that discipline holds, the internet-facing attack surface is near zero; where a management port is inadvertently exposed, this is a straight unauthenticated takeover.
So our work is entirely about reachability. We inventory these Ruijie units and confirm their management interfaces are on a segmented, non-routable network rather than answering from anywhere a general attacker sits. Segmentation is the real control here, and confirming it is what turns a 9.8 into a contained internal-only concern for us.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-24116?
An issue in Ruijie RG-NBS2009G-P RGOS v.10.4(1)P2 Release(9736) allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the system/config_menu.htm.
How severe is CVE-2024-24116?
CVE-2024-24116 carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. On the Rainforest Risk Index — which weighs the severity alongside how easy the flaw is to reach and how broad its impact is — it scores 99 out of 100, in the critical band.
How is CVE-2024-24116 exploited?
According to the CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H): attack vector Network, attack complexity Low, privileges required None, user interaction None. Impact on confidentiality High, integrity High and availability High.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-24116?
Public advisories list the following as affected: rg-nbs2009g-p, rg-nbs2009g-p firmware. Check the references on this page for the exact versions each vendor confirms.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24116?
Apply the fix the vendor published — the references on this page link to the primary advisories and patches. When patching can't happen right away, reduce the exposure of the affected component and watch it for exploitation attempts. Rainforest customers see this vulnerability correlated to their own assets and prioritized by real exposure, not by score alone.
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