published September 28, 2015
NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.
⚠️ A mischievous command can slip through if an attacker gets crafty! Endian Firewall versions before 3.0 let remote attackers execute arbitrary commands through shell metacharacters in simple password change requests! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to order any dish simply by writing it down on a napkin. If there’s no validation, a clever diner might sneak in their own secret recipe instead! If exploited, an attacker could execute any command they desire, potentially gaining full control over the firewall. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even a complete system takeover. Quite the recipe for disaster!
Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to order any dish simply by writing it down on a napkin. If there’s no validation, a clever diner might sneak in their own secret recipe instead! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary commands into the Endian Firewall by manipulating the NEW_PASSWORD_1 or NEW_PASSWORD_2 parameters in the cgi-bin/chpasswd.cgi script.
If exploited, an attacker could execute any command they desire, potentially gaining full control over the firewall. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even a complete system takeover. Quite the recipe for disaster! Update your Endian Firewall to version 3.0 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your firewall configuration to ensure proper input validation is in place, blocking any attempts to use shell metacharacters in commands. This is a fixable issue! Stay proactive with your updates, and you’ll keep your systems secure! 🛡️