CVE-2019-19838

emfd in Ruckus Wireless Unleashed through 200.7.10.102.64 allows remote attackers to execute OS commands via a POST request with the attribute…

published January 23, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
24%
Percentile
97.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted POST request is your entry point here! Remote attackers can execute OS commands in Ruckus Wireless Unleashed versions up to 200.7.10.102.64 by leveraging the uploadFile attribute. 🔥 Think of it as a sneaky waiter who takes an order for the kitchen without double-checking the details. If the kitchen trusts the order without verification, they might whip up something dangerous instead of the intended meal! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run OS commands on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even service disruption. It's like letting someone in the back of a restaurant who can change the menu without anyone noticing!

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky waiter who takes an order for the kitchen without double-checking the details. If the kitchen trusts the order without verification, they might whip up something dangerous instead of the intended meal! This vulnerability exists due to improper handling of POST requests in the admin interface of Ruckus Wireless Unleashed, allowing attackers to send commands that the system executes without verification.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run OS commands on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even service disruption. It's like letting someone in the back of a restaurant who can change the menu without anyone noticing! To mitigate this risk, immediately update to the latest version of Ruckus Wireless Unleashed and ensure proper validation of all user inputs in your admin interface. Regular security audits can also help catch such vulnerabilities before they become problematic. You've got this! With a little diligence, you can secure your system and keep the bad guys at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.24360 · 97.9th percentile
Published
2020-01-23T13:41Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 JAN 13:41Z
    emfd in Ruckus Wireless Unleashed through 200.7.10.102.64 allows remote attackers to execute OS commands via a POST request with the attribute…
    cvelistv5