CVE-2022-36553

Hytec Inter HWL-2511-SS v1.05 and below was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the component /www/cgi-bin/popen.cgi

published August 29, 2022

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
91%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty command injection vulnerability hides in the Hytec Inter HWL-2511-SS, allowing attackers to execute commands via a specific CGI script! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows any order shouted from the dining room without checking for accuracy—this could lead to some questionable dishes being served up! An attacker could potentially execute unauthorized commands on the server, posing a risk of data theft or system compromise. Imagine someone being able to dictate what happens behind the kitchen doors—definitely not ideal for your network's health!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows any order shouted from the dining room without checking for accuracy—this could lead to some questionable dishes being served up! This vulnerability is rooted in the /www/cgi-bin/popen.cgi component, where lack of input validation allows arbitrary commands to be executed by an attacker.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute unauthorized commands on the server, posing a risk of data theft or system compromise. Imagine someone being able to dictate what happens behind the kitchen doors—definitely not ideal for your network's health! To protect yourself, consider updating your Hytec Inter HWL-2511-SS device to version 1.06 or higher as soon as possible. Additionally, review logs for unusual activity and implement strict input validation to strengthen security. 🛡️ You've got this! With a little diligence, you can keep your systems secure and operational! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.90902 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2022-08-29T22:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 AUG 22:46Z
    Hytec Inter HWL-2511-SS v1.05 and below was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the component /www/cgi-bin/popen.cgi
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