CVE-2017-17430

Sangoma NetBorder / Vega Session Controller before 2.3.12-80-GA allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the web interface

published December 7, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โšก A single click in the web interface could unleash chaos! Sangoma NetBorder / Vega Session Controller versions prior to 2.3.12-80-GA let remote attackers execute arbitrary commands โ€” no special access needed! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a restaurant where any customer can walk into the kitchen and whip up their own dishes without any checks. That's how this vulnerability works โ€” it gives an attacker a free pass to do anything they want on the server. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ If exploited, an attacker could execute any command on the server, leading to potential data breaches, system compromise, or even complete control over the affected system. This could put sensitive information at risk and disrupt services, making it a seriously concerning situation!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where any customer can walk into the kitchen and whip up their own dishes without any checks. That's how this vulnerability works โ€” it gives an attacker a free pass to do anything they want on the server. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through the web interface due to insufficient validation of user inputs, creating a gaping hole in security.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute any command on the server, leading to potential data breaches, system compromise, or even complete control over the affected system. This could put sensitive information at risk and disrupt services, making it a seriously concerning situation! To safeguard your systems, upgrade to version 2.3.12-80-GA or later immediately. Additionally, review web interface access controls and consider implementing stricter authentication measures to protect against unauthorized access. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be stepping up your security game in no time! ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01847 ยท 78.8th percentile
Published
2017-12-07T08:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 DEC 08:00Z
    Sangoma NetBorder / Vega Session Controller before 2.3.12-80-GA allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the web interface
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