CVE-2020-15922

There is an OS Command Injection in Mida eFramework 2.9.0 that allows an attacker to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) with administrative (root) privileges

published July 24, 2020

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
57%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An OS command injection lurking in Mida eFramework 2.9.0 could let an attacker take control — all they need is to authenticate! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where the chef can be tricked into preparing a secret dish without verifying the customer's order. If someone slips in a sneaky note, they might cook up something truly harmful instead! If exploited, an attacker could run malicious commands with root privileges, effectively gaining full control of the system. This situation could allow them to modify data, install malware, or even steal sensitive information, leading to disastrous consequences for your projects.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the chef can be tricked into preparing a secret dish without verifying the customer's order. If someone slips in a sneaky note, they might cook up something truly harmful instead! This vulnerability stems from a lack of proper input validation in the Mida eFramework, allowing an authenticated user to execute arbitrary system commands. With the right input, the attacker could leverage this flaw for remote code execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run malicious commands with root privileges, effectively gaining full control of the system. This situation could allow them to modify data, install malware, or even steal sensitive information, leading to disastrous consequences for your projects. To protect against this issue, immediately update Mida eFramework to the latest version where this vulnerability is fixed. Additionally, implement strict input validation and limit user permissions to minimize risk. You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your system and keep it running smoothly. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.57326 · 99.1th percentile
Published
2020-07-24T00:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JUL 00:58Z
    There is an OS Command Injection in Mida eFramework 2.9.0 that allows an attacker to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) with administrative (root) privileges
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