CVE-2017-6079

The HTTP web-management application on Edgewater Networks Edgemarc appliances has a hidden page that allows for user-defined commands such as specific iptables…

published May 16, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
47%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A hidden page on Edgewater Networks Edgemarc appliances can allow attackers to run commands like a magician pulling rabbits out of a hat—except these rabbits can be dangerous! 🐇✨ Think of it as finding a secret door in a restaurant that lets you walk straight into the kitchen without anyone noticing. You could change the menu, add extra ingredients, or even shut down the grill without any oversight! An attacker could exploit this hidden page to execute arbitrary commands, potentially altering the device's configurations or enabling unauthorized access. This could lead to critical data exposure or device manipulation without any sign of tampering.

Put simply

Think of it as finding a secret door in a restaurant that lets you walk straight into the kitchen without anyone noticing. You could change the menu, add extra ingredients, or even shut down the grill without any oversight! This vulnerability allows for user-defined commands to be set through a hidden HTTP management page in Edgewater Networks Edgemarc appliances. It lacks client-side feedback, meaning users won't know if their commands executed successfully, creating a web shell-like scenario.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this hidden page to execute arbitrary commands, potentially altering the device's configurations or enabling unauthorized access. This could lead to critical data exposure or device manipulation without any sign of tampering. To mitigate this issue, ensure that your Edgemarc appliances are running the latest firmware to close off this hidden functionality. Regularly audit your network devices for unauthorized access and consider implementing stricter network segmentation. 🛡️ You've got this! With a little vigilance and updating, you can keep your network secure! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.46846 · 98.8th percentile
Published
2017-05-16T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAY 17:00Z
    The HTTP web-management application on Edgewater Networks Edgemarc appliances has a hidden page that allows for user-defined commands such as specific iptables…
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