CVE-2014-0156CWE-78

Awesome spawn contains OS command injection vulnerability, which allows execution of additional commands passed to Awesome spawn as arguments

published June 30, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky command injection vulnerability hides in Awesome spawn, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that doesn’t check what ingredients are used in its dishes—an untrusted chef could slip in anything! If an attacker can manipulate the input, they could order just about anything they want from the kitchen. 🍽️ This could lead to absolutely devastating consequences, where an attacker may gain control over the system, executing any command they desire. Your security could be compromised, with sensitive data at risk and system integrity in jeopardy! 🚨

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that doesn’t check what ingredients are used in its dishes—an untrusted chef could slip in anything! If an attacker can manipulate the input, they could order just about anything they want from the kitchen. 🍽️ Awesome spawn’s OS command injection flaw permits the execution of additional commands by passing untrusted input as arguments. This means if a malicious user finds a way to submit their own commands, they can run whatever they wish on your system!

What to do

This could lead to absolutely devastating consequences, where an attacker may gain control over the system, executing any command they desire. Your security could be compromised, with sensitive data at risk and system integrity in jeopardy! 🚨 To fix this, sanitize all input to ensure that only safe parameters are accepted. Implement strict validation checks and consider updating Awesome spawn to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. 🚀 You've got this! With the right steps, you can secure your system and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02918 · 86.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2022-06-30T20:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 JUN 20:36Z
    Awesome spawn contains OS command injection vulnerability, which allows execution of additional commands passed to Awesome spawn as arguments
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