CVE-2014-7173

FarLinX X25 Gateway through 2014-09-25 allows command injection via shell metacharacters to sysSaveMonitorData.php, fsx25MonProxy.php, syseditdate.php…

published June 1, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
84.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unsuspecting command injection could be hiding in your FarLinX X25 Gateway! An attacker could exploit vulnerable files like sysSaveMonitorData.php with sneaky shell metacharacters. 😱 Think of this like a restaurant order where the chef accepts anything a customer scribbles on a napkin without checking the details — they could end up making a dish no one wants! If an attacker takes advantage of this vulnerability, they could inject commands that manipulate system processes, potentially leading to unauthorized access or even a complete system takeover. That's like handing over the keys to the kitchen without a background check!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant order where the chef accepts anything a customer scribbles on a napkin without checking the details — they could end up making a dish no one wants! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server through the specified PHP files by using shell metacharacters. It's a critical oversight that lets unauthorized users perform actions that should be restricted.

What to do

If an attacker takes advantage of this vulnerability, they could inject commands that manipulate system processes, potentially leading to unauthorized access or even a complete system takeover. That's like handing over the keys to the kitchen without a background check! To protect your system, immediately review and sanitize inputs in sysSaveMonitorData.php, fsx25MonProxy.php, syseditdate.php, iframeupload.php, and sysRestoreX25Cplt.php. Implement proper input validation and consider updating to the latest firmware if available. You've got this! Take these steps and strengthen your system today! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02531 · 84.8th percentile
Published
2020-06-01T16:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 JUN 16:43Z
    FarLinX X25 Gateway through 2014-09-25 allows command injection via shell metacharacters to sysSaveMonitorData.php, fsx25MonProxy.php, syseditdate.php…
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