CVE-2026-60114 Sustainable Irrigation Platform Path Traversal Vulnerability

hello@craftedsignal.io — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:22:15 +0000

CVE-2026-60114 is a critical path traversal vulnerability affecting the Sustainable Irrigation Platform (SIP) up to and including version 5.2.16. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker, or one who bypasses authentication via a default passphrase, to write arbitrary files to any location on the server. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of keys within JSON backup files during the restore process, which are then used to construct file paths. Compounding this issue is the use of a default passphrase "opendoor" or a completely missing passphrase requirement in the default configuration, making it easier for attackers to exploit. Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution, establishment of persistence, and privilege escalation by overwriting critical system files or placing malicious executables. While the vulnerability is known, specific details about active exploitation in the wild are not currently available.

Attack Chain

Gain Access to Restore Functionality: An attacker obtains or bypasses authentication to access the Sustainable Irrigation Platform's restore feature. This could involve using the default passphrase "opendoor" or exploiting a configuration where no passphrase is required.
Craft Malicious JSON Backup File: The attacker creates a specially malformed JSON backup file designed to exploit the path traversal vulnerability.
Embed Path Traversal Keys: Within the crafted JSON, the attacker includes unvalidated keys that contain directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../../) to manipulate the intended file write path.
Initiate Restore Operation: The attacker uploads the malicious JSON backup file through the SIP's restore functionality.
System Processes Crafted JSON: The SIP application processes the uploaded JSON file without properly sanitizing or validating the embedded path traversal characters in the keys.
Arbitrary File Write: As a result, the SIP application writes files contained within the backup to arbitrary, attacker-specified locations on the underlying operating system, outside the intended data directory.
Achieve Impact: By writing malicious files (e.g., web shells, configuration files, or executables) to critical directories, the attacker achieves remote code execution, establishes persistence mechanisms, or elevates privileges on the compromised system.

Impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-60114 grants an attacker the ability to write arbitrary files to any location on the server running the Sustainable Irrigation Platform. This can directly lead to remote code execution, allowing the attacker to completely compromise the server. Further impacts include achieving persistent access to the system by deploying backdoors or malicious services, and elevating privileges to gain full control. While no specific victim counts or targeted sectors are currently disclosed, any organization using affected versions of SIP is at risk of severe data breaches, system unavailability, and unauthorized access if this vulnerability is exploited.

Recommendation

Patch CVE-2026-60114 immediately by upgrading Sustainable Irrigation Platform (SIP) to a version beyond 5.2.16.
Change the default passphrase 'opendoor' or enforce a strong, unique passphrase if using the restore functionality on affected versions.
Monitor system logs for unusual file write activities outside expected application directories, especially related to the SIP application processes.

Command Injection in Sustainable Irrigation Platform cli_control Plugin

hello@craftedsignal.io — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:18:33 +0000

Sustainable Irrigation Platform (SIP) through version 5.2.16 contains a critical command injection vulnerability, CVE-2026-58479, specifically within its optional cli_control plugin. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers, or those utilizing Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), to achieve arbitrary operating-system command execution. Attackers can store a malicious payload through the plugin's HTTP endpoint, then trigger its execution by activating an associated irrigation station. The vulnerability is exacerbated by the absence of passphrase protection or the use of a default 'opendoor' passphrase, which facilitates unauthorized access and command execution on the underlying host. This vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 9.8, indicating its critical severity.

Attack Chain

Attacker identifies a vulnerable Sustainable Irrigation Platform (SIP) instance running the cli_control plugin, exposed to the internet or an accessible internal network.
The attacker determines the plugin's HTTP endpoint responsible for storing payloads, potentially leveraging unauthenticated access or a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack.
A malicious operating system command payload is crafted, designed to achieve the attacker's objective (e.g., establishing a reverse shell or exfiltrating data).
The attacker sends an HTTP request to the cli_control plugin's endpoint to inject and store the crafted malicious payload.
Exploiting the lack of strong passphrase protection or the default 'opendoor' passphrase, the attacker activates the associated irrigation station, triggering the execution of the stored command.
The injected operating system commands are executed on the underlying host system, granting the attacker arbitrary code execution capabilities.

Impact

A successful exploitation of CVE-2026-58479 grants attackers arbitrary command execution on the underlying host system, potentially leading to full system compromise. This can result in unauthorized control over the irrigation infrastructure, data exfiltration, service disruption, or further lateral movement within the network. Given that Sustainable Irrigation Platforms are often deployed in critical infrastructure or agricultural sectors, the impact could range from significant financial losses due to system manipulation to widespread operational disruption.

Recommendation

Patch CVE-2026-58479 on all Sustainable Irrigation Platform (SIP) instances to version 5.2.17 or later immediately.
Ensure strong, unique passphrases are used for all SIP configurations, and immediately change any default 'opendoor' passphrases mentioned in the CVE-2026-58479 details.
Implement network segmentation to restrict access to SIP instances and their cli_control plugin HTTP endpoints from untrusted networks.
Monitor webserver logs for unusual HTTP requests targeting the cli_control plugin, particularly those containing command injection characters in URI paths or query parameters.

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CVE-2026-60114 Sustainable Irrigation Platform Path Traversal Vulnerability

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Command Injection in Sustainable Irrigation Platform cli_control Plugin

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