CVE-2022-28927

A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Subconverter v0.7.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted config and url parameters

published May 19, 2022

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
34%
Percentile
98.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A well-placed crafted config or URL parameter is all it takes for an attacker to execute arbitrary code on Subconverter v0.7.2! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a delivery service that blindly follows any address on a package without verifying it first โ€” you could send anything to the wrong location, causing chaos! The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could run any code they desire on your server, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potentially complete control of your system. It's a real recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that blindly follows any address on a package without verifying it first โ€” you could send anything to the wrong location, causing chaos! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit Subconverter v0.7.2 by sending maliciously crafted config and URL parameters, enabling them to execute arbitrary code on the server without authentication.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could run any code they desire on your server, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potentially complete control of your system. It's a real recipe for disaster! To remediate this issue, upgrade to the latest version of Subconverter immediately. Additionally, review and validate any input received from user-supplied config and URL parameters to ensure they meet expected criteria. Don't forget to implement strong input validation and sanitization practices! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be locking down your system and keeping those sneaky attackers at bay! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.34400 ยท 98.4th percentile
Published
2022-05-19T15:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 MAY 15:31Z
    A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Subconverter v0.7.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted config and url parameters
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