CVE-2018-7237

A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Pelco Sarix Professional in all firmware versions prior to 3.29.67 which could allow a remote attacker to delete…

published March 9, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky lack of validation could let remote attackers delete files at will! This vulnerability in Schneider Electric's Pelco Sarix Professional has been lurking in the shadows of all firmware versions prior to 3.29.67. 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can just walk in, skip the line, and start tossing out the chef's special dishes just because they can—no question asked! This flaw in file validation opens the door for mischief. 😱 If exploited, an attacker could wipe critical system files, potentially crippling the system and leaving your surveillance capabilities in complete disarray. Imagine your security camera system suddenly unable to capture video because someone decided to 'clean house'!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can just walk in, skip the line, and start tossing out the chef's special dishes just because they can—no question asked! This flaw in file validation opens the door for mischief. 😱 This vulnerability arises from the '/login/bin/set_param' function not properly checking file names, allowing a remote attacker to invoke 'system.delete.sd_file' and delete any file they target.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could wipe critical system files, potentially crippling the system and leaving your surveillance capabilities in complete disarray. Imagine your security camera system suddenly unable to capture video because someone decided to 'clean house'! To mitigate this risk, update your Pelco Sarix Professional firmware to version 3.29.67 or later. Implement strict validation checks on file parameters to ensure users cannot invoke destructive commands. Regularly review your system's security protocols! 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you'll ensure your surveillance system stays secure and effective! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01723 · 77.3th percentile
Published
2018-03-09T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 MAR 23:00Z
    A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Pelco Sarix Professional in all firmware versions prior to 3.29.67 which could allow a remote attacker to delete…
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