CVE-2018-0694

FileZen V3.0.0 to V4.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors

published November 15, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty remote command execution vulnerability hides in FileZen versions 3.0.0 to 4.2.1! An attacker can potentially pull the strings without ever stepping foot in your office! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can tell the chef to whip up any dish without even placing an order—trouble brews when the kitchen takes those requests at face value! An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary operating system commands, leading to serious consequences like access to sensitive data, system manipulation, or even full server compromise. This kind of intrusion can put your entire organization at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can tell the chef to whip up any dish without even placing an order—trouble brews when the kitchen takes those requests at face value! This vulnerability arises from unspecified vectors that allow remote attackers to execute OS commands on the server without proper checks. Essentially, it's a gap in security that lets unauthorized requests slip through.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary operating system commands, leading to serious consequences like access to sensitive data, system manipulation, or even full server compromise. This kind of intrusion can put your entire organization at risk! To remediate this issue, immediately upgrade to the latest version of FileZen, ensuring any prior versions are no longer in use. Also, review server configurations and implement strict input validation to prevent such command executions in the future. You've got this! With these steps, you're on your way to fortifying your defenses. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02374 · 83.6th percentile
Published
2018-11-15T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 NOV 15:00Z
    FileZen V3.0.0 to V4.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors
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