CVE-2018-7784

In Schneider Electric U.motion Builder software versions prior to v1.3.4, this exploit occurs when the submitted data of an input string is evaluated as a…

published July 3, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An input string could turn into a command execution nightmare! In Schneider Electric U.motion Builder versions before 1.3.4, attackers can exploit this flaw and run arbitrary code. 🔥 Think of it like a waiter taking your order without checking the menu. If a customer slips in a sneaky ingredient, the kitchen could whip up something hazardous instead of your delicious meal! An attacker could potentially execute their own commands, read sensitive information from the stack, or even crash the application completely! This could lead to unauthorized access or service interruptions, affecting users and operations.

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter taking your order without checking the menu. If a customer slips in a sneaky ingredient, the kitchen could whip up something hazardous instead of your delicious meal! This vulnerability arises when the application improperly evaluates user-submitted input as a command, leading to code execution and potential application crashes.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute their own commands, read sensitive information from the stack, or even crash the application completely! This could lead to unauthorized access or service interruptions, affecting users and operations. Immediately upgrade to Schneider Electric U.motion Builder version 1.3.4 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review input validation practices to ensure no malicious data can be processed as commands. Don't forget to monitor your systems for unusual activity! You've got this! Follow these steps to lock down your systems and keep them safe from sneaky vulnerabilities! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02271 · 82.8th percentile
Published
2018-07-03T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JUL 14:00Z
    In Schneider Electric U.motion Builder software versions prior to v1.3.4, this exploit occurs when the submitted data of an input string is evaluated as a…
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