Critical · published June 30, 2020
CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A crafty filename is all it takes to unleash havoc! With CVE-2020-15415, remote command execution is possible on DrayTek devices like the Vigor3900, Vigor2960, and Vigor300B if you’re running versions before 1.5.1. 🔥 Think of it like a delivery driver handing over a package without checking the address – if they trust anything written on the label, they might deliver top-secret documents to the wrong person! Here, an attacker can slip in malicious commands disguised as a harmless file name. The consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could remotely execute commands on your device, leading to unauthorized access to your network and potentially controlling your entire system. That's like handing over the keys to your house without a second thought!
Think of it like a delivery driver handing over a package without checking the address – if they trust anything written on the label, they might deliver top-secret documents to the wrong person! Here, an attacker can slip in malicious commands disguised as a harmless file name. This vulnerability arises because the web interface allows shell metacharacters in a filename when a specific content type (text/x-python-script) is used, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device.
The consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could remotely execute commands on your device, leading to unauthorized access to your network and potentially controlling your entire system. That's like handing over the keys to your house without a second thought! To protect your network, patch your devices to version 1.5.1 or higher immediately. Additionally, restrict access to the web interface and ensure that only trusted users can interact with it. Regularly audit your configuration to catch any potential misconfigurations. You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll lock down your devices and keep your network safe. 🛡️