CVE-2020-7805CWE-78

An issue was discovered on KT Slim egg IML500 (R7283, R8112, R8424) and IML520 (R8112, R8368, R8411) wifi device

published May 7, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky command injection flaw lurks in KT Slim egg wifi devices! This allows attackers to run OS commands with just a bit of malice! 🔥 Think of it like a chef receiving an order that seems perfectly fine but includes a secret ingredient that can spoil the entire dish. A command injection here lets an attacker serve up their own commands without anyone checking the recipe! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device, compromising its functionality or exposing sensitive information. If left unchecked, they could potentially take control of the entire network, leading to devastating consequences for users!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef receiving an order that seems perfectly fine but includes a secret ingredient that can spoil the entire dish. A command injection here lets an attacker serve up their own commands without anyone checking the recipe! This command injection flaw affects KT Slim egg IML500 and IML520 series wifi devices, enabling attackers to input malicious commands that the device executes without proper validation. This could allow unauthorized access to the device’s operating system mechanisms.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device, compromising its functionality or exposing sensitive information. If left unchecked, they could potentially take control of the entire network, leading to devastating consequences for users! To remediate this issue, ensure that any firmware updates from KT Slim egg are applied as soon as they become available. Additionally, consider implementing network segmentation and monitoring to detect any unusual activity on your wifi network. Stay vigilant! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll help keep your network and devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02574 · 85.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2020-05-07T17:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 MAY 17:06Z
    An issue was discovered on KT Slim egg IML500 (R7283, R8112, R8424) and IML520 (R8112, R8368, R8411) wifi device
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