CVE-2008-6711

Unspecified vulnerability in the Web administration interface in Avaya Communication Manager 3.1.x before CM 3.1.4 SP2 and 4.0.x before 4.0.3 SP1 allows remote…

published April 10, 2009

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A single weak spot in Avaya's Web admin interface could let authenticated users execute arbitrary commands—think of it as someone at a party who can sneak into the kitchen and start cooking without permission! 🔥 This vulnerability is like a sneaky guest who discovers a way to access the kitchen without anyone noticing. Once inside, they could whip up whatever dish they want, potentially serving chaos instead of a delightful feast! An attacker with access could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands, potentially manipulating the system or accessing sensitive information. This means that even with authentication, unauthorized control could lead to serious operational disruptions or data breaches. Yikes!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a sneaky guest who discovers a way to access the kitchen without anyone noticing. Once inside, they could whip up whatever dish they want, potentially serving chaos instead of a delightful feast! This unspecified vulnerability in the Web administration interface of Avaya Communication Manager allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands through unknown vectors related to viewing system logs. The exact details remain undefined, but the implications could be significant.

What to do

An attacker with access could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands, potentially manipulating the system or accessing sensitive information. This means that even with authentication, unauthorized control could lead to serious operational disruptions or data breaches. Yikes! To mitigate this risk, prioritize updating to Avaya Communication Manager version 3.1.4 SP2 or 4.0.3 SP1, which address this vulnerability. Additionally, consider auditing user permissions to limit access and ensure that only trusted users can log into the system. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive, patch those systems, and keep your communications secure! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02445 · 84.1th percentile
Published
2009-04-10T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 APR 15:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in the Web administration interface in Avaya Communication Manager 3.1.x before CM 3.1.4 SP2 and 4.0.x before 4.0.3 SP1 allows remote…
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