CVE-2024-50603: Aviatrix Controllers OS Command Injection Vulnerability

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CVE-2024-50603 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting controller, reported as exploited in the wild. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Aviatrix Controller before 7.1.4191 and 7.2.x before 7.2.4996. Due to the improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command, an unauthenticated attacker is able to execute arbitrary code. Shell metacharacters can be sent to /v1/api in cloud_type for list_flightpath_destination_instances, or src_cloud_type for flightpath_connection_test.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)
Public exploit reference
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	98.5% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	Yes, fix due 2025-02-06
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2025-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aviatrix

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-08 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2025-01-16Exploited Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
2025-02-06Deadline CISA due date for US federal agencies to patch
2026-06-17 08:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aviatrix controller UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.1.4191 · >= 7.2 and < 7.2.4996

Fixed in: 7.1.4191, 7.2.4996

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy controller || rpm -q controller || controller --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.1.4191 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade controller

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade controller

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison controller sudo apt install controller=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2> sudo apt-mark hold controller

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list controller sudo dnf downgrade controller-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2> sudo dnf versionlock add controller

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · opensips · FIXED · 4.0.3-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-6700a0026c · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-6700a0026c

Fedora ELN · ibus-typing-booster · FIXED · 2.31.3-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-c895c68d60 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-c895c68d60

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: th3gokul/CVE-2024-50603 (17 stars)
GitHub PoC: newlinesec/CVE-2024-50603 (7 stars)
Write-up: www.securing.pl/en/cve-2024-50603-aviatrix-network-controller-command-injection-vulnerabil
Nuclei scan template: Aviatrix Controller - Remote Code Execution

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · CISA KEV catalog · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-50603?

controller: upgrade to 7.1.4191, 7.2.4996. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-50603 being exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-50603 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so treat it as patch-now.

What does CVE-2024-50603 affect?

CVE-2024-50603 affects controller. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). An issue was discovered in Aviatrix Controller before 7.1.4191 and 7.2.x before 7.2.4996. Due to the improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command, an unauthenticated attacker is able to execute arbitrary code. Shell met

How urgent is CVE-2024-50603?

Priority 98/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV); Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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