CVE-2024-41153 Overview
CVE-2024-41153 is a command injection vulnerability in the Edge Computing UI of Hitachi Energy TRO600 series radios. An authenticated attacker with write access to the web interface can execute arbitrary operating system commands with root privileges. This significantly exceeds the intended scope of the write privilege and effectively grants full control of the affected radio device. The flaw is tracked under CWE-77 and CWE-78, covering improper neutralization of special elements used in commands and OS commands.
Critical Impact
Authenticated attackers with write access to the Edge Computing UI can execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full compromise of the TRO600 radio and its confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Affected Products
- Hitachi Energy TRO610 and TRO610 firmware
- Hitachi Energy TRO620 and TRO620 firmware
- Hitachi Energy TRO670 and TRO670 firmware
Discovery Timeline
- 2024-10-29 - CVE-2024-41153 published to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
- 2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2024-41153
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability resides in the Edge Computing UI shipped with the TRO600 series radios. The UI accepts user-supplied input and passes it into operating system command execution paths without sufficient neutralization of shell metacharacters. An authenticated user holding write privileges on the web interface can inject additional commands that the underlying shell interprets and executes.
Because the web UI process runs with elevated privileges, injected commands execute as root rather than under the limited context implied by the user's role. This produces a privilege boundary break: a role intended only to modify configuration values gains full operating system control. Impacted radios are commonly deployed in industrial and utility environments where they bridge control networks, amplifying downstream risk.
Root Cause
The root cause is improper neutralization of special elements in commands assembled from web UI input, aligning with both CWE-77 (Command Injection) and CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). Input fields intended for configuration values are concatenated into shell command strings without argument isolation or input validation.
Attack Vector
The attack requires network reach to the Edge Computing UI and valid credentials with write access. No user interaction is required. Once authenticated, an attacker submits crafted input through a vulnerable UI field. The backend passes the tainted value to a shell, and the injected payload executes with root authority. Because the network attack vector applies, any exposure of the UI beyond a trusted management segment materially increases risk.
No public proof-of-concept exploit or CISA KEV listing is associated with CVE-2024-41153 at the time of publication. The EPSS probability is 1.606% (74.022 percentile), indicating measurable but not elevated near-term exploitation likelihood.
Detection Methods for CVE-2024-41153
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected root-owned processes spawned from the Edge Computing UI backend, particularly shells such as /bin/sh or /bin/bash with arguments containing UI field content.
- Outbound connections from TRO610, TRO620, or TRO670 devices to unfamiliar IP addresses, indicative of reverse shells or tooling downloads.
- Configuration files, cron entries, or startup scripts modified outside of scheduled maintenance windows.
- Authentication events for write-privileged accounts from unusual source addresses or at atypical times.
Detection Strategies
- Inspect device syslog and audit logs for command execution patterns containing shell metacharacters such as ;, |, &, or backticks originating from web UI requests.
- Correlate web UI POST requests against subsequent process creation events on the radio to identify anomalous command chains.
- Baseline expected administrative activity per device and alert on deviations, including new binaries or persistence mechanisms.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward TRO600 syslog output to a centralized logging platform for retention and correlation.
- Monitor management network segments for unauthorized access attempts to the Edge Computing UI.
- Track firmware version inventory across the fleet to confirm patched builds are deployed and remain in place.
How to Mitigate CVE-2024-41153
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the firmware update provided in the Hitachi Energy security advisory for affected TRO610, TRO620, and TRO670 devices.
- Restrict network access to the Edge Computing UI so it is reachable only from trusted management hosts.
- Rotate credentials for all accounts with write access to the web UI and enforce strong, unique passwords.
- Review recent configuration changes and system logs on affected devices for signs of prior exploitation.
Patch Information
Hitachi Energy has published a security advisory describing fixed firmware versions and remediation guidance for the TRO600 series. Refer to the Hitachi Energy advisory 8DBD000147 for the authoritative list of fixed builds and upgrade instructions for TRO610, TRO620, and TRO670 firmware.
Workarounds
- Place TRO600 radios behind a firewall that permits management-plane access only from a dedicated jump host or bastion.
- Disable or block external exposure of the Edge Computing UI where operationally feasible until firmware is updated.
- Apply the principle of least privilege by limiting the number of accounts granted write access to the web UI.
- Segment operational technology (OT) networks from corporate and internet-facing zones to reduce reachable attack surface.
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