CVE-2020-19001

Command Injection in Simiki v1.6.2.1 and prior allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via line 64 of the component…

published August 27, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A call to action from line 64! Simiki versions 1.6.2.1 and earlier are vulnerable to command injection, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. 🔥 Think of it like handing over a restaurant's master key to someone who can then waltz into the kitchen and whip up whatever dish they want. This flaw lets attackers execute any command on the server as if they were the chef! If exploited, an attacker could take control of the server and execute any command, leading to potential data theft, service disruption, or more devastating outcomes. The risks can escalate quickly, making this a vulnerability worth your attention!

Put simply

Think of it like handing over a restaurant's master key to someone who can then waltz into the kitchen and whip up whatever dish they want. This flaw lets attackers execute any command on the server as if they were the chef! This command injection vulnerability in Simiki arises from insufficient input validation in the configuration file 'config.py'. Attackers can craft specific inputs to execute arbitrary system commands remotely.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take control of the server and execute any command, leading to potential data theft, service disruption, or more devastating outcomes. The risks can escalate quickly, making this a vulnerability worth your attention! Update Simiki to the latest version to close this vulnerability and ensure robust input validation practices are in place. Regularly audit your configurations and be vigilant about any suspicious activity on your servers. You've got this! By taking action, you'll keep your systems secure and maintain your superhero status in the cybersecurity realm! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04325 · 91.2th percentile
Published
2021-08-27T18:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 AUG 18:16Z
    Command Injection in Simiki v1.6.2.1 and prior allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via line 64 of the component…
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