CVE-2021-33527CWE-20

OS Command Injection in mbDIALUP <= 3.9R0.0

Critical · published August 2, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 One crafty HTTP request is all it takes to exploit this vulnerability! If you're running MB connect line mbDIALUP versions <= 3.9R0.0, a remote attacker can leverage a lack of input validation to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. 🔥 Think of it like a post office that accepts any letter without checking the address. An attacker can slip in a package addressed to the CEO, allowing them to access all the sensitive information without anyone noticing! The consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain full control over the system, executing any code they desire—imagine a burglar walking through your front door with a master key, able to take anything they want. This vulnerability opens the door to serious data breaches and system compromise.

Put simply

Think of it like a post office that accepts any letter without checking the address. An attacker can slip in a package addressed to the CEO, allowing them to access all the sensitive information without anyone noticing! This vulnerability relates to improper input validation in the service running under NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, enabling a remote attacker to send crafted HTTP requests that lead to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

The consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain full control over the system, executing any code they desire—imagine a burglar walking through your front door with a master key, able to take anything they want. This vulnerability opens the door to serious data breaches and system compromise. Patch immediately to version 3.9R0.1 or higher to address this critical bug. Additionally, review your network configurations to limit access to the service and monitor for unusual HTTP requests. Don't let this exploit catch you off guard! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll have your system secured in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04524 · 91.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2021-08-02T10:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 AUG 10:24Z
    OS Command Injection in mbDIALUP <= 3.9R0.0
    cvelistv5