CVE-2021-20790

Improper control of program execution vulnerability in RevoWorks Browser 2.1.230 and earlier allows an attacker to execute an arbitrary command or code via…

published September 17, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An improperly controlled execution vulnerability in RevoWorks Browser can let attackers run any code they want! Imagine what mischief that could cause! 😱 Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen decides to accept any order without checking if it’s even on the menu. That means a rogue chef could whip up any dish, including a surprise for all diners! If an attacker finds a way in, they could execute arbitrary commands, leading to a complete compromise of the user’s system. This could mean stealing sensitive data, installing malware, or turning the device into a bot for further attacks!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen decides to accept any order without checking if it’s even on the menu. That means a rogue chef could whip up any dish, including a surprise for all diners! This vulnerability stems from improper control in program execution, allowing attackers to exploit unspecified vectors to run malicious commands. Essentially, the browser doesn’t verify what commands it’s executing, which is a huge security gap!

What to do

If an attacker finds a way in, they could execute arbitrary commands, leading to a complete compromise of the user’s system. This could mean stealing sensitive data, installing malware, or turning the device into a bot for further attacks! To mitigate this issue, update RevoWorks Browser to version 2.1.231 or later as soon as possible. Additionally, review your security settings and practices to ensure that all systems are locked down against unauthorized code execution. You've got this! Just follow these steps, and you'll have your browser secured in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01263 · 69.5th percentile
Published
2021-09-17T01:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 SEP 01:40Z
    Improper control of program execution vulnerability in RevoWorks Browser 2.1.230 and earlier allows an attacker to execute an arbitrary command or code via…
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