Horizon Alert
Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters
The Pi-hole web interface is vulnerable due to a flaw in how it handles DHCP static leases. This weakness allows authenticated users with dashboard privileges to execute arbitrary commands remotely. The potential impact includes unauthorized system access and compromise of data integrity.
- Vulnerable: Pi-hole Web interface
- Flaw: Remote code execution via DHCP lease
- Impact: Unauthorized system access, data compromise
Attack Path
How an attacker could exploit the issue
Pi-hole's web interface presents an avenue for attackers. A privileged user with dashboard access is required to initiate the attack. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute remote code by crafting a DHCP static lease.
- Exposure condition: Unspecified, but requires privileged dashboard access.
- Attacker starting point: Authenticated privileged user.
- Trigger and result: Crafted DHCP lease leads to remote code execution.
Live Threat
Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Organizations using specific versions of Pi-hole's AdminLTE interface are at risk if administrative access is compromised. Exploitation could lead to significant business disruption and data compromise.
- Attacker skill: Privileged user
- Access required: Network access, admin credentials
- Business risk: High urgency
Priority actions
Operational Fix
Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps
This vulnerability allows for remote code execution by authenticated users through a crafted DHCP static lease. Organizations that utilize Pi-hole Web version 4.3.2 or earlier should take immediate steps to identify and mitigate this risk. Addressing this vulnerability is critical to protecting against unauthorized access and potential system compromise.
- Find Pi-hole Web installations.
- Isolate affected systems.
- Update Pi-hole and verify.
- Monitor for related issues.
