CVE-2020-7883CWE-494

Printchaser v2.2021.804.1 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability, which could allow remote attacker to download and execute remote file by setting the…

published December 28, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can trigger an executable download with just a crafty argument in the ActiveX module of Printchaser! ⚡️ This vulnerability is like a delivery service that accepts any package without verifying the address—an attacker can ship malicious code directly to your system without a second glance! If exploited, this could lead to a complete takeover of the system, allowing attackers to run malicious code as if they had legitimate access. The consequences could range from data theft to total system compromise, making it a surprisingly sneaky avenue for harm!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a delivery service that accepts any package without verifying the address—an attacker can ship malicious code directly to your system without a second glance! This vulnerability in Printchaser v2.2021.804.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files by manipulating the arguments in the ActiveX module, bypassing security checks.

What to do

If exploited, this could lead to a complete takeover of the system, allowing attackers to run malicious code as if they had legitimate access. The consequences could range from data theft to total system compromise, making it a surprisingly sneaky avenue for harm! To protect your systems, upgrade Printchaser to the latest version immediately. Ensure that ActiveX controls are configured to only run from trusted sources and consider disabling them if not in use. Regularly audit your systems for such vulnerabilities! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your environment secure and solid! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00966 · 61.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-494 · Download of Code Without Integrity Check
Published
2021-12-28T19:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 DEC 19:12Z
    Printchaser v2.2021.804.1 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability, which could allow remote attacker to download and execute remote file by setting the…
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