CVE-2020-23256

An issue was discovered in Electerm 1.3.22, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unverified request to electerms service

Critical · published January 20, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unverified request is all it takes for an attacker to run arbitrary code on your system! This is a serious issue in Electerm 1.3.22 that you can't ignore! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant accepting orders from a random stranger on the phone without verifying who they are—an open invitation for someone to order anything they want! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute any code they choose, potentially leading to a full system compromise. Imagine a hacker slipping malicious code past your defenses, gaining control over your system, and causing absolute chaos! 😱

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant accepting orders from a random stranger on the phone without verifying who they are—an open invitation for someone to order anything they want! This vulnerability in Electerm allows arbitrary code execution through unverified requests sent to the Electerm service, bypassing normal security checks. It's like leaving the back door wide open and not checking who walks in!

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute any code they choose, potentially leading to a full system compromise. Imagine a hacker slipping malicious code past your defenses, gaining control over your system, and causing absolute chaos! 😱 To mitigate this risk, immediately update to the patched version of Electerm. Implement strict validation for incoming requests to ensure only authorized commands are processed. Don't wait—lock that door! 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll fortify your defenses in no time! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00856 · 58.0th percentile
Published
2023-01-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JAN 00:00Z
    An issue was discovered in Electerm 1.3.22, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unverified request to electerms service
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