CVE-2017-14853

The Orpak SiteOmat OrCU component is vulnerable to code injection, for all versions prior to 2017-09-25, due to a search query that uses a direct shell command

High · published June 3, 2019

CVSS v3.1
8.6
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky code injection vulnerability lurks in the Orpak SiteOmat OrCU component, affecting all versions prior to September 25, 2017! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes orders directly without checking the menu. If someone slips in a bizarre request, the chef might just whip it up without question, leading to unexpected and possibly disastrous dishes! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary shell commands on the device, potentially gaining complete control over it! This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate operations, or even shut down the system entirely — a recipe for chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes orders directly without checking the menu. If someone slips in a bizarre request, the chef might just whip it up without question, leading to unexpected and possibly disastrous dishes! This code injection flaw arises from a search query that directly executes shell commands, allowing unauthorized command execution through carefully crafted requests.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary shell commands on the device, potentially gaining complete control over it! This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate operations, or even shut down the system entirely — a recipe for chaos! To secure your system, patch the Orpak SiteOmat OrCU to the version released after September 25, 2017. Additionally, validate all incoming requests to ensure that they contain only expected parameters and sanitize any user input to prevent malicious commands from executing. You got this! With these steps, you’ll patch up your system in no time and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03801 · 89.9th percentile
Published
2019-06-03T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JUN 19:00Z
    The Orpak SiteOmat OrCU component is vulnerable to code injection, for all versions prior to 2017-09-25, due to a search query that uses a direct shell command
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