CVE-2022-27804CWE-78

An os command injection vulnerability exists in the web interface util_set_abode_code functionality of Abode Systems, Inc

High · published October 25, 2022

CVSS v3.0
8.0
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty HTTP request is all it takes for attackers to execute commands on your Abode iota Security Kit. That's right—this isn't just theoretical! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can order off the menu without paying attention to the rules. If an unscrupulous diner can make a special request that the kitchen doesn't verify, they might just end up with a free meal on someone else's dime! The consequences could be devastating. An attacker could gain control over your security system, executing commands that could lead to unauthorized access or even disabling your security features entirely. Your home could become an open target, and we definitely don’t want that!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can order off the menu without paying attention to the rules. If an unscrupulous diner can make a special request that the kitchen doesn't verify, they might just end up with a free meal on someone else's dime! This vulnerability in the util_set_abode_code feature allows an attacker to inject malicious commands via specially-crafted HTTP requests, effectively bypassing normal security mechanisms.

What to do

The consequences could be devastating. An attacker could gain control over your security system, executing commands that could lead to unauthorized access or even disabling your security features entirely. Your home could become an open target, and we definitely don’t want that! To protect yourself, update your iota Security Kit to version 6.9Y or above immediately. Additionally, consider implementing network-level security measures to filter potentially harmful requests. Regular audits can also help identify weaknesses. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll keep your security system safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.0 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03829 · 90.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2022-10-25T16:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 OCT 16:33Z
    An os command injection vulnerability exists in the web interface util_set_abode_code functionality of Abode Systems, Inc
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