CVE-2021-35370

An issue found in Peacexie Imcat v5.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the incomplete filtering function

Critical · published February 24, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single oversight in Peacexie Imcat v5.4 could let an attacker unleash chaos by executing arbitrary code! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant that serves food without properly checking the ingredients — an unfiltered entry can lead to someone sneaking in spoiled items that spoil the entire meal. Just as a careless kitchen can serve disaster, so too can this incomplete filtering function open doors for unexpected behavior in your system. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute malicious code, gaining full control of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even total system compromise, leaving your operations in a state of disarray. The consequences can be absolutely devastating for your infrastructure and sensitive information!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that serves food without properly checking the ingredients — an unfiltered entry can lead to someone sneaking in spoiled items that spoil the entire meal. Just as a careless kitchen can serve disaster, so too can this incomplete filtering function open doors for unexpected behavior in your system. This vulnerability arises from an incomplete filtering function in Peacexie Imcat v5.4, allowing attackers to bypass safety checks and run arbitrary code on the server. Without proper validation, any malicious input could result in severe security breaches.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute malicious code, gaining full control of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even total system compromise, leaving your operations in a state of disarray. The consequences can be absolutely devastating for your infrastructure and sensitive information! Immediately upgrade Peacexie Imcat to the latest version, ensuring you've covered all recent security patches that address this flaw. Additionally, implement enhanced input validation to catch any untrusted data before it’s processed. Regularly audit your security protocols to safeguard against similar vulnerabilities. This is fixable! Follow these steps, and you’ll reinforce your defenses 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
0.01028 · 63.3th percentile
Published
2023-02-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 FEB 00:00Z
    An issue found in Peacexie Imcat v5.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the incomplete filtering function
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