CVE-2016-7806

I-O DATA DEVICE WFS-SR01 firmware version 1.10 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors

published June 9, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty command injection vulnerability lurks in I-O DATA DEVICE WFS-SR01 firmware versions 1.10 and earlier, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands with just the right touch! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel concierge who is willing to follow any guest's commands without verifying their identity. If the concierge trusts a rogue guest, they could unwittingly grant access to the hotel's secure areas! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary commands on the device, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even taking control of the system. Imagine losing control of your gadget because it blindly obeyed every command from an outsider!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel concierge who is willing to follow any guest's commands without verifying their identity. If the concierge trusts a rogue guest, they could unwittingly grant access to the hotel's secure areas! This command injection flaw allows attackers to execute any OS command remotely without proper authentication. With unspecified vectors, the means of attack could be surprisingly diverse, making it crucial to address it.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary commands on the device, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even taking control of the system. Imagine losing control of your gadget because it blindly obeyed every command from an outsider! To safeguard your system, update the firmware to version 1.11 or later, ensuring that all your devices are secure from this exploit. Regularly check for firmware updates and review your device's security settings to minimize risks. You've got this! With these steps, you're on your way to securing your device like the ultimate cybersecurity hero! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03977 · 90.4th percentile
Published
2017-06-09T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JUN 16:00Z
    I-O DATA DEVICE WFS-SR01 firmware version 1.10 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors
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