CVE-2020-8137CWE-94

Code injection vulnerability in blamer 1.0.0 and earlier may result in remote code execution when the input can be controlled by an attacker

published March 20, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ It’s surprisingly easy to inject code into blamer 1.0.0 and earlier, like slipping a false order into a busy kitchen during dinner rush! Picture a restaurant where the chef blindly cooks whatever is written on a ticket — if someone sneaks in a trick recipe, it could ruin the meal! This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute malicious code via controlled input, leading to chaos. If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on the server, potentially gaining full control over it. This could mean accessing sensitive data, disrupting services, or even deploying malware. While no active exploits are known, the risk remains significant and shouldn't be overlooked!

Put simply

Picture a restaurant where the chef blindly cooks whatever is written on a ticket — if someone sneaks in a trick recipe, it could ruin the meal! This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute malicious code via controlled input, leading to chaos. This code injection vulnerability allows an attacker to send specially crafted input that the server executes. If the server is vulnerable, it will run the attacker's code, leading to remote code execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on the server, potentially gaining full control over it. This could mean accessing sensitive data, disrupting services, or even deploying malware. While no active exploits are known, the risk remains significant and shouldn't be overlooked! To address this vulnerability, upgrade to a patched version of blamer beyond 1.0.0. Additionally, implement input validation and sanitization to prevent arbitrary code execution. You've got this! With a little effort, you can secure your application and keep the bad guys at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04268 · 91.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2020-03-20T18:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 MAR 18:26Z
    Code injection vulnerability in blamer 1.0.0 and earlier may result in remote code execution when the input can be controlled by an attacker
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