CVE-2020-9406

IBL Online Weather before 4.3.5a allows unauthenticated eval injection via the queryBCP method of the Auxiliary Service

Critical · published February 25, 2020

CVSS v3.0
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Unauthenticated eval injection lurks within IBL Online Weather versions before 4.3.5a, letting attackers run arbitrary code with a simple query! Think of it like a weather station that lets anyone call in their own forecasts without any verification — one rogue caller could make it rain chaos instead of sunshine! This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute any code on the server, which could lead to complete control over the system. Imagine an intruder spinning up malicious processes, stealing sensitive data, or even bringing the whole service crashing down — it’s absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a weather station that lets anyone call in their own forecasts without any verification — one rogue caller could make it rain chaos instead of sunshine! CVE-2020-9406 permits unauthenticated users to inject and execute arbitrary code through the queryBCP method in the Auxiliary Service, bypassing standard security measures.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute any code on the server, which could lead to complete control over the system. Imagine an intruder spinning up malicious processes, stealing sensitive data, or even bringing the whole service crashing down — it’s absolutely devastating! Upgrade IBL Online Weather to version 4.3.5a or later immediately to patch this critical flaw. Additionally, conduct a thorough review of your application's input validation practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Don't wait — secure your setup! You've got this! Follow these steps and fortify your defenses. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AC:H/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:C/UI:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01227 · 68.6th percentile
Published
2020-02-25T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 FEB 00:00Z
    IBL Online Weather before 4.3.5a allows unauthenticated eval injection via the queryBCP method of the Auxiliary Service
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