📄 Description (English)
Algo 8028 Control Panel version 3.3.3 contains a command injection vulnerability in the fm-data.lua endpoint that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Attackers can exploit the insecure 'source' parameter by injecting commands that are executed with root privileges, enabling remote code execution through a crafted POST request.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2022-50909 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Algo 8028 Control Panel v3.3.3 affecting the fm-data.lua endpoint. Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges through the 'source' parameter, enabling complete system compromise. While no public exploit exists, the vulnerability is easily exploitable and poses significant risk to organizations using this control panel.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 22, 2026 02:00
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi telecommunications operators (STC, Mobily, Zain) and government agencies using Algo 8028 Control Panel for network management and monitoring. Banking sector organizations (SAMA-regulated institutions) utilizing this panel for infrastructure management face critical risk of unauthorized access and data exfiltration. Healthcare facilities and energy sector organizations (ARAMCO, SEC) managing critical infrastructure through this control panel are at high risk of operational disruption and data compromise.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated)
Government and Public Administration
Healthcare
Energy and Utilities (ARAMCO, SEC)
Critical Infrastructure Management
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.5
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all instances of Algo 8028 Control Panel v3.3.3 in your environment
2. Restrict network access to the fm-data.lua endpoint using firewall rules (allow only trusted administrative IPs)
3. Implement strong authentication controls and monitor for suspicious POST requests to fm-data.lua
4. Review access logs for unauthorized API calls and command execution patterns
PATCHING:
1. Upgrade Algo 8028 Control Panel to version 3.3.4 or later immediately
2. Verify patch deployment across all instances
3. Restart affected services after patching
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious 'source' parameter payloads
2. Disable fm-data.lua endpoint if not actively used
3. Implement command execution monitoring and alerting
4. Enforce principle of least privilege for service accounts
DETECTION:
1. Monitor for POST requests to /fm-data.lua with suspicious 'source' parameters containing shell metacharacters (|, ;, &, $, `, etc.)
2. Alert on any command execution from the control panel process with root privileges
3. Log and review all authenticated API calls to this endpoint
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع حالات لوحة التحكم Algo 8028 الإصدار 3.3.3 في بيئتك
2. تقييد الوصول إلى نقطة نهاية fm-data.lua باستخدام قواعد جدار الحماية (السماح فقط بعناوين IP إدارية موثوقة)
3. تنفيذ عناصر تحكم مصادقة قوية ومراقبة طلبات POST المريبة إلى fm-data.lua
4. مراجعة سجلات الوصول للكشف عن استدعاءات API غير المصرح بها وأنماط تنفيذ الأوامر
التصحيح:
1. ترقية لوحة التحكم Algo 8028 إلى الإصدار 3.3.4 أو أحدث فوراً
2. التحقق من نشر التصحيح عبر جميع الحالات
3. إعادة تشغيل الخدمات المتأثرة بعد التصحيح
عناصر التحكم البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. تنفيذ قواعد جدار تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحجب حمولات معامل 'source' الضارة
2. تعطيل نقطة نهاية fm-data.lua إذا لم تكن قيد الاستخدام النشط
3. تنفيذ مراقبة وتنبيهات تنفيذ الأوامر
4. فرض مبدأ أقل امتياز لحسابات الخدمة
الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات POST إلى /fm-data.lua بمعاملات 'source' مريبة تحتوي على أحرف shell (|، ;، &، $، `، إلخ)
2. التنبيه على أي تنفيذ أوامر من عملية لوحة التحكم بامتيازات الجذر
3. تسجيل ومراجعة جميع استدعاءات API المصرح بها لهذه النقطة النهائية
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Access Control Policies
ECC 2024 A.5.2.1 - User Registration and Access Rights Management
ECC 2024 A.6.1.2 - Segregation of Duties
ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Event Logging
ECC 2024 A.12.4.1 - Recording User Activities
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.AM-2 - Software Inventory
SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access Control
SAMA CSF PR.AC-4 - Access Rights Management
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Network Monitoring
SAMA CSF DE.AE-1 - Anomalies and Events Detection
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.15 - Access Control
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - User Endpoint Devices
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.22 - Monitoring
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.23 - Web Filtering
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.24 - Use of Cryptography
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
PCI DSS 2.1 - Configuration Standards
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security Patches
PCI DSS 7.1 - Access Control
PCI DSS 10.2 - Logging and Monitoring
🔗 References & Sources 4
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https://www.algosolutions.com/
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.algosolutions.com/firmware-downloads/8028-firmware-selection/
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50960
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/algo-control-panel-remote-code-execution-rce-authe...
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