CVE-2020-18980

Remote Code Executon vulnerability in Halo 0.4.3 via the remoteAddr and themeName parameters

published July 12, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote code execution vulnerability in Halo 0.4.3 lets attackers manipulate parameters like remoteAddr and themeName — think of it as a mischievous prankster slipping in their own instructions at a restaurant! 🔥 Imagine you're at a fancy restaurant, and a waiter mistakenly delivers a menu item that you never ordered. An attacker can exploit this oversight to send unwanted instructions, altering the kitchen's orders sneaky-style and getting them to serve something entirely different! An attacker could potentially hijack the server, executing arbitrary commands that can lead to data breaches or service disruptions. This vulnerability could open the door for unauthorized access, allowing attackers to wreak havoc with the server's functionality. Absolutely devastating if exploited!

Put simply

Imagine you're at a fancy restaurant, and a waiter mistakenly delivers a menu item that you never ordered. An attacker can exploit this oversight to send unwanted instructions, altering the kitchen's orders sneaky-style and getting them to serve something entirely different! This vulnerability arises from improper validation of parameters in Halo 0.4.3, specifically in remoteAddr and themeName, enabling remote code execution capabilities for attackers.

What to do

An attacker could potentially hijack the server, executing arbitrary commands that can lead to data breaches or service disruptions. This vulnerability could open the door for unauthorized access, allowing attackers to wreak havoc with the server's functionality. Absolutely devastating if exploited! To fix this, ensure that you update to the latest version of Halo that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict parameter validation to prevent unauthorized command execution. Don’t forget to review your server configurations for any additional security measures. You've got this! With these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep those mischievous attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01460 · 73.4th percentile
Published
2021-07-12T14:56Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUL 14:56Z
    Remote Code Executon vulnerability in Halo 0.4.3 via the remoteAddr and themeName parameters
    cvelistv5