CVE-2022-1660CWE-502

Keysight N6854A Geolocation server and N6841A RF Sensor software

Critical · published May 31, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
17%
Percentile
97.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Deserialization without a bouncer means anyone can waltz right in — this vulnerability allows remote code execution without authentication! Think of a restaurant that accepts any reservation without checking ID. An attacker can place an order for anything in the menu, causing chaos in the kitchen! With this flaw, a malicious hacker could execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to data breaches, service disruptions, or even full system compromise. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, with attackers taking control without ever needing to authenticate.

Put simply

Think of a restaurant that accepts any reservation without checking ID. An attacker can place an order for anything in the menu, causing chaos in the kitchen! CVE-2022-1660 exposes a deserialization flaw that allows untrusted data to be executed without prior authorization, leading to remote code execution vulnerabilities.

What to do

With this flaw, a malicious hacker could execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to data breaches, service disruptions, or even full system compromise. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, with attackers taking control without ever needing to authenticate. Immediately patch your systems to the latest version to close this vulnerability. Ensure that any data being deserialized is from a trusted source, and implement stringent access controls to restrict unauthorized access. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll turn this vulnerability into another security win! 🛡️

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
0.16818 · 97.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2022-05-31T19:34Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 MAY 19:34Z
    Keysight N6854A Geolocation server and N6841A RF Sensor software
    cvelistv5