CVE-2024-51442Public exploitNetwork attack vector

OS command execution via unquoted database path

Published Jan 8, 2025 · Updated Jan 8, 2025

Command injection in MiniDLNA 1.3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands through a crafted configuration file. In check_db rescan handling and the -R path, minidlnad inserts the untrusted db_dir value into an rm -rf command string passed to system() without shell quoting. Exploitation requires user interaction and control of the db_dir value; standard /etc/minidlna.conf permissions restrict modification to root, and injected commands run with the daemon's privileges.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability2.28%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Command injection in MiniDLNA 1.3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands through a crafted configuration file. In check_db rescan handling and the -R path, minidlnad inserts the untrusted db_dir value into an rm -rf command string passed to system() without shell quoting. Exploitation requires user interaction and control of the db_dir value; standard /etc/minidlna.conf permissions restrict modification to root, and injected commands run with the daemon's privileges.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-51442
Published
Jan 8, 2025
Updated
Jan 8, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-77, T1059.004
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jan 8, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jan 8, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

8.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
T1059.004Unix Shell

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