CVE-2020-15639CWE-22

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole 5.5.0.64

Critical · published August 25, 2020

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single missed validation is the key to disaster! Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Marvell QConvergeConsole 5.5.0.64 without any authentication. 🔥 Think of this as a delivery service that accepts any package without checking the address—if the package comes with a sinister note, it goes straight to the recipient's doorstep, no questions asked! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating; it allows an attacker to run any code they want with SYSTEM-level privileges. Imagine the chaos—everything from data theft to taking control of the entire system could occur, leaving your critical infrastructure wide open!

Put simply

Think of this as a delivery service that accepts any package without checking the address—if the package comes with a sinister note, it goes straight to the recipient's doorstep, no questions asked! The flaw lies in the decryptFile method of the FlashValidatorServiceImpl class, where user-supplied paths aren't validated properly before being used in file operations, allowing remote code execution. This serious security gap means that an attacker can exploit it without needing to log in.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating; it allows an attacker to run any code they want with SYSTEM-level privileges. Imagine the chaos—everything from data theft to taking control of the entire system could occur, leaving your critical infrastructure wide open! Immediately patch your installations to version 5.5.0.65 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your security policies to ensure strict validations are implemented for user inputs. Don't hesitate to audit your installation to ensure no other vulnerabilities lurk! You've got this! With prompt action, you can lock down your systems and protect your environment. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11549 · 96.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2020-08-25T20:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 20:21Z
    This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole 5.5.0.64
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