CVE-2019-12725

Zeroshell 3.9.0 is prone to a remote command execution vulnerability

published July 19, 2019

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
90%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated attackers can have a field day! A few mismanaged HTTP parameters in Zeroshell 3.9.0 open the door to remote command execution — it's like handing a stranger the keys to your server! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where the kitchen doesn't check the orders before they’re prepared. An unscrupulous customer could sneak in a wild request, resulting in an unexpected dish served right to the table — in this case, harmful OS commands executing on your system! An attacker could potentially run any command they desire, compromising your server's integrity and security. This could mean anything from accessing sensitive information to wreaking havoc on your entire system. Absolutely devastating if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the kitchen doesn't check the orders before they’re prepared. An unscrupulous customer could sneak in a wild request, resulting in an unexpected dish served right to the table — in this case, harmful OS commands executing on your system! This vulnerability occurs due to the mishandling of certain HTTP parameters in Zeroshell's web application, enabling remote command execution for unauthenticated users who can inject malicious OS commands.

What to do

An attacker could potentially run any command they desire, compromising your server's integrity and security. This could mean anything from accessing sensitive information to wreaking havoc on your entire system. Absolutely devastating if left unaddressed! To secure your system, upgrade to the latest version of Zeroshell that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure proper validation of all incoming parameters to prevent unauthorized command execution. Regularly check for updates to stay protected! You've got this! By following these steps, you can tighten your security and keep your server safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.89955 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2019-07-19T22:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 03:17Z
    EPSS moved 90% → 79%
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  • 06 SEP 03:12Z
    EPSS moved 90% → 79%
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  • 30 AUG 16:01Z
    EPSS moved 79% → 90%
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  • 29 AUG 04:46Z
    EPSS moved 90% → 79%
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  • 19 JUL 22:17Z
    Zeroshell 3.9.0 is prone to a remote command execution vulnerability
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