CVE-2019-10801

enpeem through 2.2.0 allows execution of arbitrary commands

published February 28, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An unguarded command execution flaw lurks in enpeem 2.2.0! The "options.dir" parameter can be manipulated, allowing attackers to run arbitrary commands โ€” it's like giving a delivery person access to your entire home without checking their ID! ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ’ป Think of it as a restaurant that takes any order without confirming if the customer is who they say they are. If the waiter delivers a meal to the wrong table, it could lead to chaos in the kitchen! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any command on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leaks, or even complete system takeover. This could compromise your entire application, making it an alarming situation!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that takes any order without confirming if the customer is who they say they are. If the waiter delivers a meal to the wrong table, it could lead to chaos in the kitchen! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ The vulnerability in enpeem arises because the "options.dir" argument is passed to the "exec" function without proper sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious commands.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any command on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leaks, or even complete system takeover. This could compromise your entire application, making it an alarming situation! Upgrade to a patched version of enpeem where this flaw is addressed. Ensure rigorous sanitization of all input parameters, particularly those interacting with system commands to mitigate future risks. You've got this! With a quick upgrade and some careful coding, you'll shore up your defenses in no time! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02836 ยท 86.5th percentile
Published
2020-02-28T20:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 FEB 20:45Z
    enpeem through 2.2.0 allows execution of arbitrary commands
    cvelistv5