CVE-2015-9246

An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.201

published January 12, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A crafty remote unauthenticated code execution vulnerability lurks in Skybox Platform, ready to be exploited through a suspicious WAR archive! โšก Think of this like a delivery person being allowed to drop off a package without verifying the contents at the door โ€” if the delivery isn't checked, the wrong package could be sent right inside your home! ๐Ÿ“ฆ An attacker could send a malicious WAR file, potentially running any code they desire on the server without a password check! This could lead to complete system compromise, allowing them to steal sensitive data or disrupt services. It's a situation that could escalate quickly and turn your security landscape upside down!

Put simply

Think of this like a delivery person being allowed to drop off a package without verifying the contents at the door โ€” if the delivery isn't checked, the wrong package could be sent right inside your home! ๐Ÿ“ฆ This vulnerability allows remote unauthenticated code execution via a WAR archive containing a JSP file, which is processed without the necessary validation checks. Malicious actors can exploit this by sending specially crafted files to the software update service.

What to do

An attacker could send a malicious WAR file, potentially running any code they desire on the server without a password check! This could lead to complete system compromise, allowing them to steal sensitive data or disrupt services. It's a situation that could escalate quickly and turn your security landscape upside down! Update Skybox Platform to version 7.5.201 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict validation measures for file uploads and ensure robust monitoring of server requests to detect any anomalies. ๐Ÿ”’ You've got this! By following these steps, you can fortify your defenses and keep your systems secure! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02906 ยท 86.9th percentile
Published
2018-01-12T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JAN 22:00Z
    An issue was discovered in Skybox Platform before 7.5.201
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