CVE-2021-27447CWE-77

Mesa Labs AmegaView command injection

Critical · published December 21, 2021

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Just one pesky command could give attackers the keys to your server! AmegaView version 3.0 is ripe for remote code execution thanks to a sneaky command injection vulnerability. 🔥 Think of it like giving someone a universal remote control for your home entertainment system without realizing they can mess with everything—changing channels, volume, or even turning it off completely! That's what this vulnerability allows an attacker to do remotely but with your server instead. If exploited, attackers could execute any command they desire on the affected system, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or complete system takeover. The fallout could be absolutely devastating for your operations and security. ⚡

Put simply

Think of it like giving someone a universal remote control for your home entertainment system without realizing they can mess with everything—changing channels, volume, or even turning it off completely! That's what this vulnerability allows an attacker to do remotely but with your server instead. This vulnerability in AmegaView allows attackers to inject commands that the system will execute as if they were legitimate users, bypassing normal security measures with ease.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could execute any command they desire on the affected system, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or complete system takeover. The fallout could be absolutely devastating for your operations and security. ⚡ To mitigate this risk, patch AmegaView to the latest version immediately and review your security configurations to ensure that command execution is properly validated. Don't forget to assess your overall security posture while you're at it! 🛡️ You've got this! Just follow these steps and you'll be well on your way to securing your system! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02363 · 83.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2021-12-21T17:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 DEC 17:55Z
    Mesa Labs AmegaView command injection
    cvelistv5