CVE-2021-40612

An issue was discovered in Opmantek Open-AudIT after 3.5.0

published December 22, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated command execution vulnerability lurks in Opmantek Open-AudIT after version 3.5.0! This sneaky flaw lets attackers run commands without anyone even noticing. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and whip up a dish without approval — no chef checks the credentials. That's how this vulnerability operates: it's an open door for mischief without a reservation! An attacker could waltz right into your server and execute commands silently, potentially compromising data or altering system configurations. It’s a recipe for disaster if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and whip up a dish without approval — no chef checks the credentials. That's how this vulnerability operates: it's an open door for mischief without a reservation! In Opmantek Open-AudIT, a flaw in the 'util.php' controller allows command execution without requiring authentication, making it dangerously easy for attackers to exploit. This means they can run commands on the server directly and without trace.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right into your server and execute commands silently, potentially compromising data or altering system configurations. It’s a recipe for disaster if left unaddressed! To mitigate this risk, patch your Opmantek Open-AudIT installation to version 3.5.1 or later immediately. Ensure that all necessary authentication checks are in place to prevent unauthorized access. Regularly audit logs and system configurations post-patch for any suspicious activity. You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll be safeguarding your system like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02073 · 81.3th percentile
Published
2021-12-22T12:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 DEC 12:12Z
    An issue was discovered in Opmantek Open-AudIT after 3.5.0
    cvelistv5