CVE-2016-7547

A command execution flaw on the Trend Micro Threat Discovery Appliance 2.6.1062r1 exists with the timezone parameter in the admin_sys_time.cgi interface

published April 12, 2017

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
93%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky command execution flaw in the Trend Micro Threat Discovery Appliance could allow an attacker to manipulate the timezone parameter, leading to trouble! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Think of it like a hotel receptionist who can change the clock on the wall, adjusting check-in times for guests without anyone noticing โ€” a tiny adjustment that can lead to big confusion! An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary commands on the device, which might allow them to manipulate settings or access sensitive information. While there's no evidence of this being actively exploited, the risk is still concerning and could lead to significant disruptions.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel receptionist who can change the clock on the wall, adjusting check-in times for guests without anyone noticing โ€” a tiny adjustment that can lead to big confusion! The flaw lies in the `admin_sys_time.cgi` interface, where improper handling of the timezone parameter allows for command execution. This means that malicious input could be used to run unauthorized commands on the system.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary commands on the device, which might allow them to manipulate settings or access sensitive information. While there's no evidence of this being actively exploited, the risk is still concerning and could lead to significant disruptions. Immediate action should be taken to review configurations and identify any suspicious access attempts. Ensure that your device is updated to the latest version and consider implementing additional access controls to limit exposure. You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your systems secured! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.92721 ยท 99.8th percentile
Published
2017-04-12T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 APR 10:00Z
    A command execution flaw on the Trend Micro Threat Discovery Appliance 2.6.1062r1 exists with the timezone parameter in the admin_sys_time.cgi interface
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