CVE-2022-1357CWE-78

Cambium Networks cnMaestro OS Command Injection

Critical · published May 17, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can waltz right into your cnMaestro server and execute arbitrary code! This is as alarming as leaving the front door wide open while you're away! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can just walk into the kitchen without any checks—an unauthorized guest could tamper with the ingredients or mess with the orders, leading to chaos in the dining room! With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain full control over the cnMaestro server. They could manipulate data, install malicious software, or even commandeer other connected devices, leading to a catastrophic breach of your entire network. Imagine the sheer panic if sensitive data starts leaking because of unauthorized access!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can just walk into the kitchen without any checks—an unauthorized guest could tamper with the ingredients or mess with the orders, leading to chaos in the dining room! This vulnerability arises from a lack of proper validation in the cnMaestro server, allowing unauthenticated access that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with the web server's privileges.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain full control over the cnMaestro server. They could manipulate data, install malicious software, or even commandeer other connected devices, leading to a catastrophic breach of your entire network. Imagine the sheer panic if sensitive data starts leaking because of unauthorized access! To protect yourself, patch cnMaestro to the latest version immediately, which addresses this critical flaw. Additionally, implement strict access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can access the system—think of it as locking the kitchen door! You've got this! Follow these steps and you’ll bolster your defenses in no time, keeping your server safe and sound! 🛡️

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
0.01823 · 78.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2022-05-17T20:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAY 20:10Z
    Cambium Networks cnMaestro OS Command Injection
    cvelistv5