CVE-2019-17270

Yachtcontrol through 2019-10-06: It's possible to perform direct Operating System commands as an unauthenticated user via the…

published December 10, 2019

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
59%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated users can issue OS commands directly – a serious oversight with potential for chaos! 🤖 Think of this like a curious kid finding a hidden door in a museum that lets them press all the buttons without anyone stopping them. Every command they enter can manipulate the whole exhibit, potentially breaking things or stealing artifacts! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any command they want on the Yachtcontrol system. This means they could manipulate settings, access sensitive data, or even disrupt operations entirely. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for users relying on this system!

Put simply

Think of this like a curious kid finding a hidden door in a museum that lets them press all the buttons without anyone stopping them. Every command they enter can manipulate the whole exhibit, potentially breaking things or stealing artifacts! This vulnerability in Yachtcontrol allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands through a vulnerable endpoint at '/pages/systemcall.php?command={COMMAND}'. This oversight means that the server will run any command provided in the URL, returning the output to the attacker.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any command they want on the Yachtcontrol system. This means they could manipulate settings, access sensitive data, or even disrupt operations entirely. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for users relying on this system! Update Yachtcontrol to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Implement strict access controls to ensure only authorized users can access sensitive endpoints. Regularly review your server's configurations to eliminate any unnecessary command execution capabilities. You've got this! With these fixes in place, you'll be well on your way to securing your Yachtcontrol environment. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.58879 · 99.1th percentile
Published
2019-12-10T20:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 DEC 20:48Z
    Yachtcontrol through 2019-10-06: It's possible to perform direct Operating System commands as an unauthenticated user via the…
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