CVE-2018-1207

Dell EMC iDRAC7/iDRAC8, versions prior to 2.52.52.52, contain CGI injection vulnerability which could be used to execute remote code

published March 23, 2018

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
90%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty attacker can wield CGI variables to execute remote code on Dell EMC iDRAC7/iDRAC8 systems like a magician pulling rabbits from a hat—except the rabbits are your sensitive data! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows any order without checking what the diners actually want. If a sneaky diner slips in a malicious command, the meal could be a disaster! An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code, giving them full control of the server and access to critical functions. This is a serious risk, as they might manipulate system settings or even steal sensitive information, leaving your network vulnerable and at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows any order without checking what the diners actually want. If a sneaky diner slips in a malicious command, the meal could be a disaster! The CGI injection vulnerability in Dell EMC iDRAC7/iDRAC8 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to manipulate CGI variables, leading to the execution of arbitrary commands on the server.

What to do

An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code, giving them full control of the server and access to critical functions. This is a serious risk, as they might manipulate system settings or even steal sensitive information, leaving your network vulnerable and at risk! To protect your systems, immediately update your iDRAC firmware to version 2.52.52.52 or later. Regularly audit your systems for unauthorized access and implement strict access control measures to mitigate potential risks. This is fixable! Update your firmware and you'll be reinforcing your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.90091 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2018-03-23T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 03:16Z
    EPSS moved 90% → 78%
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  • 06 SEP 03:11Z
    EPSS moved 90% → 78%
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  • 30 AUG 16:01Z
    EPSS moved 78% → 90%
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  • 29 AUG 04:37Z
    EPSS moved 90% → 78%
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  • 23 MAR 14:00Z
    Dell EMC iDRAC7/iDRAC8, versions prior to 2.52.52.52, contain CGI injection vulnerability which could be used to execute remote code
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