CVE-2022-40021

QVidium Technologies Amino A140 (prior to firmware version 1.0.0-283) was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability

Critical · published February 17, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A command injection vulnerability in QVidium Technologies Amino A140 could let attackers execute arbitrary commands with just a simple request! 🔥 Think of it like a waiter who blindly follows any instructions without verifying them, potentially bringing the wrong dish (or even spoiling the entire meal) if a malicious customer makes a request. If exploited, an attacker could take full control of the device, unleashing chaos like deleting essential files or altering settings without anyone knowing. In a worst-case scenario, they could completely compromise your system, leading to data loss or breaches.

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who blindly follows any instructions without verifying them, potentially bringing the wrong dish (or even spoiling the entire meal) if a malicious customer makes a request. This vulnerability allows attackers to send crafted commands to the device, exploiting a lack of proper input validation. With firmware versions prior to 1.0.0-283, the device trusts these commands without question, leading to unauthorized execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take full control of the device, unleashing chaos like deleting essential files or altering settings without anyone knowing. In a worst-case scenario, they could completely compromise your system, leading to data loss or breaches. Immediate action is critical! Upgrade your firmware to version 1.0.0-283 or newer to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your security settings to ensure no unauthorized command submissions can occur. You've got this! With a simple update, you'll be safeguarding your systems like a pro! 🛡️

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
0.01381 · 72.0th percentile
Published
2023-02-17T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 FEB 00:00Z
    QVidium Technologies Amino A140 (prior to firmware version 1.0.0-283) was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability
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