OS command injection
Input changes a command that the server runs through its operating system.
CWE-78 · CISA KEV; NVD record: twcert@cert.org.tw
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Exploited. On CISA's list since 2025-05-07.
GeoVision Devices OS Command Injection Vulnerability
CVE-2024-11120 · GeoVision Multiple Devices · Published 2024-11-15
How bad would it be?
9.8 out of 10
CVSS rates it critical: about as damaging as flaws get.
How likely is it to be used?
28%
Estimated chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored flaws (EPSS, 2026-10-29).
Is it already being used?
Yes
CISA has seen it exploited in real attacks. For US government agencies the fix is deadline passed 520 days ago (2025-05-28).
What CISA says to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Multiple GeoVision devices contain an OS command injection vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to inject and execute arbitrary system commands. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
What the flaw is
Certain EOL GeoVision devices have an OS Command Injection vulnerability. Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to inject and execute arbitrary system commands on the device. Moreover, this vulnerability has already been exploited by attackers, and we have received related reports.
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