CVE-2018-17317

FruityWifi (aka PatatasFritas/PatataWifi) 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the io_mode, ap_mode…

published September 21, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Remote command execution is just a malicious parameter away in FruityWifi 2.1! An attacker can hijack configurations through cleverly crafted input. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where customers can write their own orders on the menu — if they sneak in commands for the chef, they could ultimately whip up something dangerous! An attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially taking complete control over the system. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even turning the device into a launching pad for further attacks. Absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where customers can write their own orders on the menu — if they sneak in commands for the chef, they could ultimately whip up something dangerous! FruityWifi 2.1 is vulnerable due to improperly validated user input in multiple parameters, allowing attackers to inject shell metacharacters that execute commands on the server via config scripts.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially taking complete control over the system. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even turning the device into a launching pad for further attacks. Absolutely devastating! It's crucial to sanitize and validate all user inputs to eliminate this vulnerability. Update FruityWifi to a more secure version if available, and consider implementing strict input validation and parameterized queries to protect against injection attacks. This is fixable! With a bit of diligence, you can keep your network secure. You've got this! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04311 · 91.1th percentile
Published
2018-09-21T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 SEP 18:00Z
    FruityWifi (aka PatatasFritas/PatataWifi) 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the io_mode, ap_mode…
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