CVE-2020-29552

An issue was discovered in URVE Build 24.03.2020

published December 23, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty command can slip through just like a sneaky delivery! An attacker could exploit a specific parameter to run PowerShell commands on the server! 🔥 Think of this like a fast-food restaurant where a customer can sneak a special request past the counter without anyone checking the order — the system assumes every request is legit and processes it without further scrutiny. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary PowerShell commands, leading to potential data leaks or unauthorized control over the server. Once in, the attacker could redirect outputs to files within the web root, making sensitive information vulnerable to discovery.

Put simply

Think of this like a fast-food restaurant where a customer can sneak a special request past the counter without anyone checking the order — the system assumes every request is legit and processes it without further scrutiny. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute PowerShell commands through a specific URL parameter in URVE Build 24.03.2020, without proper input validation, leading to unintended command execution.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary PowerShell commands, leading to potential data leaks or unauthorized control over the server. Once in, the attacker could redirect outputs to files within the web root, making sensitive information vulnerable to discovery. To protect your systems, immediately update URVE to the latest version available if you’re running Build 24.03.2020. Additionally, implement input validation to ensure that such parameters cannot be manipulated for command execution. Regular security audits could also help in identifying similar vulnerabilities. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can harden your system and keep it safe from sneaky exploits! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04876 · 92.0th percentile
Published
2020-12-23T15:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 DEC 15:12Z
    An issue was discovered in URVE Build 24.03.2020
    cvelistv5