CVE-2018-7785

In Schneider Electric U.motion Builder software versions prior to v1.3.4, a remote command injection allows authentication bypass

published July 3, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty remote command injection is lurking in Schneider Electric's U.motion Builder versions before v1.3.4! This vulnerability is like a hotel with a front desk that accepts any room key—if someone gets their hands on a key, they can waltz right into any room without a reservation! An attacker could easily bypass authentication and command the software remotely, potentially taking full control over connected systems. This could lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access to critical infrastructure systems. Yikes!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a hotel with a front desk that accepts any room key—if someone gets their hands on a key, they can waltz right into any room without a reservation! The issue stems from improper input validation, allowing attackers to inject commands that the system executes without proper authentication checks, effectively giving them admin-level access.

What to do

An attacker could easily bypass authentication and command the software remotely, potentially taking full control over connected systems. This could lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access to critical infrastructure systems. Yikes! Upgrade to U.motion Builder version 1.3.4 or later immediately to close this security hole. Ensure to audit user permissions and monitor for any unusual activities. Don't skip this one! You've got this! Patch it up and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02967 · 87.1th 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, a remote command injection allows authentication bypass
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