CVE-2020-15715

rConfig 3.9.5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, because of an error in the search.crud.php script

published July 28, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky little parameter is all it takes! A remote authenticated attacker could exploit the rConfig 3.9.5 system using the nodeId in the search.crud.php script to execute arbitrary code. 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where the chef blindly trusts any order that comes in without checking if it's from a legitimate customer — one wrong dish could ruin the menu for everyone! If exploited, an attacker could take over the system, altering configurations, accessing sensitive data, or even bringing the entire service down. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this configuration management tool.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the chef blindly trusts any order that comes in without checking if it's from a legitimate customer — one wrong dish could ruin the menu for everyone! This vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to manipulate the nodeId parameter in the search.crud.php script, leading to the execution of arbitrary code on the server.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take over the system, altering configurations, accessing sensitive data, or even bringing the entire service down. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this configuration management tool. To ward off this threat, upgrade rConfig to the latest version immediately. Additionally, review user permissions to ensure only authorized users have access to sensitive operations. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, your system can be secured in no time. ✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04202 · 90.9th percentile
Published
2020-07-28T13:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JUL 13:04Z
    rConfig 3.9.5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, because of an error in the search.crud.php script
    cvelistv5