CVE-2019-19841

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 22, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty POST request is the key here! Attackers can execute OS commands via the xcmd attribute in Ruckus Wireless Unleashed, turning your network into their playground. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a mailman who decides to open and read your letters – all because you left your mailbox unlocked and didn’t check the incoming mail carefully. 📨 An attacker just needs to craft a special delivery to gain access! This could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary OS commands on your wireless controller, giving them the power to manipulate settings, monitor network traffic, or even cause service disruptions. Imagine them taking control of your network like a mischievous prankster wreaking havoc at a party!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a mailman who decides to open and read your letters – all because you left your mailbox unlocked and didn’t check the incoming mail carefully. 📨 An attacker just needs to craft a special delivery to gain access! The vulnerability allows remote code execution through a crafted POST request to the admin interface, using the xcmd attribute to pass commands that the server will execute. Specifically, it's found in Ruckus Wireless Unleashed version 200.7.10.102.64.

What to do

This could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary OS commands on your wireless controller, giving them the power to manipulate settings, monitor network traffic, or even cause service disruptions. Imagine them taking control of your network like a mischievous prankster wreaking havoc at a party! Ensure that your Ruckus Wireless Unleashed is updated to the latest version to close this loophole. Additionally, implement strict access controls to the admin interface to prevent unauthorized requests. Regularly auditing your network setup can also go a long way in securing your environment. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your network locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03282 · 88.4th percentile
Published
2020-01-22T20:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 20:29Z
    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…
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