CVE-2020-6142CWE-22

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Modules.php functionality of OS4Ed openSIS 7.3

Critical ยท published September 1, 2020

CVSS v3.0
9.9
EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A specially crafted HTTP request can unleash chaos in OS4Ed openSIS 7.3! This remote code execution vulnerability opens the door to local file inclusion with just a single request. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who manages to bypass all security checks and drops off a suspicious package directly inside a secure building โ€” all it takes is a clever ruse! ๐Ÿ“ฆ If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the system, potentially reading sensitive files, injecting malicious code, or wreaking havoc on critical data. This could lead to devastating data breaches and operational disruptions, leaving your organization vulnerable to significant harm! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who manages to bypass all security checks and drops off a suspicious package directly inside a secure building โ€” all it takes is a clever ruse! ๐Ÿ“ฆ This remote code execution vulnerability in the Modules.php functionality allows an attacker to manipulate an HTTP request to include local files on the server, effectively executing arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the system, potentially reading sensitive files, injecting malicious code, or wreaking havoc on critical data. This could lead to devastating data breaches and operational disruptions, leaving your organization vulnerable to significant harm! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ To protect your environment, patch OS4Ed openSIS to the latest version immediately. Additionally, scrutinize incoming HTTP requests for any malicious patterns and implement strict access controls to minimize risk. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your system and strengthen your defenses. ๐ŸŒŸ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.9 ยท CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09240 ยท 95.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 ยท Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2020-09-01T20:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 SEP 20:12Z
    A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Modules.php functionality of OS4Ed openSIS 7.3
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