CVE-2020-24640

There is a vulnerability caused by insufficient input validation that allows for arbitrary command execution in a containerized environment within Airwave…

published January 15, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Insufficient input validation in Airwave Glass is a ticking time bomb — it opens the door for arbitrary command execution! 💥 Think of it like a restaurant that doesn’t check the orders before serving. If a clever customer slips in a request for an outrageous dish, the kitchen might unwittingly whip it up, causing chaos in the dining room! An attacker could gain full control of the Airwave Glass environment, bypassing the usual barriers and potentially compromising the entire host operating system. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leading to data loss, unauthorized access, and a wrecked reputation!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that doesn’t check the orders before serving. If a clever customer slips in a request for an outrageous dish, the kitchen might unwittingly whip it up, causing chaos in the dining room! This vulnerability arises from inadequate validation of user input, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands within the containerized environment of Airwave Glass before version 1.3.3.

What to do

An attacker could gain full control of the Airwave Glass environment, bypassing the usual barriers and potentially compromising the entire host operating system. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leading to data loss, unauthorized access, and a wrecked reputation! Update Airwave Glass to version 1.3.3 or later to patch this vulnerability. Ensure that you implement proper input validation to safeguard against similar exploits in the future. Regularly audit your security practices to boost your defenses! You've got this! Stay proactive, follow these steps, and you'll keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03038 · 87.4th percentile
Published
2021-01-15T18:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JAN 18:48Z
    There is a vulnerability caused by insufficient input validation that allows for arbitrary command execution in a containerized environment within Airwave…
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