CVE-2017-16608CWE-78

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager

published January 23, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A tiny line of code can be your worst enemy! This vulnerability in Netgain Enterprise Manager's exec.jsp allows remote attackers to run arbitrary commands without needing any authentication. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and start cooking without anyone checking their credentials. This flaw gives attackers the keys to the kitchen, ready to whip up some mischief! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially compromising the entire system and accessing sensitive data. The ramifications could be catastrophic, including data loss or unauthorized access to critical functions. This could lead to severe disruptions, making it a situation you definitely want to avoid!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and start cooking without anyone checking their credentials. This flaw gives attackers the keys to the kitchen, ready to whip up some mischief! The issue stems from insufficient validation of user-supplied input in exec.jsp, which is used to execute system calls. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious code that runs under the current user's permissions, leading to unauthorized actions on the system.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially compromising the entire system and accessing sensitive data. The ramifications could be catastrophic, including data loss or unauthorized access to critical functions. This could lead to severe disruptions, making it a situation you definitely want to avoid! To secure your system, promptly patch to the latest version of Netgain Enterprise Manager that addresses this vulnerability. Regularly review your installation for proper input validation practices to prevent exploitation. Consider conducting an audit of your system's security configurations to identify any additional risks! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll fortify your defenses and keep those pesky attackers at bay. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04232 · 90.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2018-01-23T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 JAN 01:00Z
    This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager
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