CVE-2020-10948

Jon Hedley AlienForm2 (typically installed as af.cgi or alienform.cgi) 2.0.2 is vulnerable to Remote Command Execution via eval injection, a different issue…

published April 1, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
93.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Get ready to level up your security game! The AlienForm2 script is vulnerable to a sneaky Remote Command Execution thanks to eval injection — a crafty way for attackers to run their own commands remotely. 🚀 Think of eval like a kitchen that takes in food orders without checking the ingredients. If a malicious chef sends in a dish that includes a secret ingredient, they could serve up chaos in the restaurant! An attacker could slip in a malicious command and take control of the server, which is absolutely devastating for sensitive data and operations. Imagine the havoc that could ensue if they decide to delete files or exfiltrate sensitive information!

Put simply

Think of eval like a kitchen that takes in food orders without checking the ingredients. If a malicious chef sends in a dish that includes a secret ingredient, they could serve up chaos in the restaurant! This vulnerability in AlienForm2 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting malicious code into the evaluation process. Essentially, it opens the door to remote command execution through crafted requests.

What to do

An attacker could slip in a malicious command and take control of the server, which is absolutely devastating for sensitive data and operations. Imagine the havoc that could ensue if they decide to delete files or exfiltrate sensitive information! To protect your systems, upgrade AlienForm2 to the latest version right away. Make sure to regularly review your server's configuration and validate incoming requests to prevent similar threats from sneaking in. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll have your defenses solidly in place! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06680 · 93.9th percentile
Published
2020-04-01T20:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 APR 20:11Z
    Jon Hedley AlienForm2 (typically installed as af.cgi or alienform.cgi) 2.0.2 is vulnerable to Remote Command Execution via eval injection, a different issue…
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