CVE-2022-43367

IP-COM EW9 V15.11.0.14(9732) was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the formSetDebugCfg function

Critical · published October 27, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Watch out! The IP-COM EW9 device is hiding a jaw-dropping command injection vulnerability in the formSetDebugCfg function, ready to be exploited! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant where the chef prepares a meal based on any order, even if it includes poison! This vulnerability lets an attacker send commands that the device executes without question, just like that reckless chef accepting any recipe without checking the ingredients. If exploited, an attacker could take control of your device entirely, changing settings and running malicious commands — it's like handing over the restaurant keys to someone who wants to wreak havoc in the kitchen! This could lead to devastating data loss or manipulation, making your network vulnerable to further attacks.

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where the chef prepares a meal based on any order, even if it includes poison! This vulnerability lets an attacker send commands that the device executes without question, just like that reckless chef accepting any recipe without checking the ingredients. In essence, CVE-2022-43367 allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into the device through the formSetDebugCfg function, bypassing normal checks and executing potentially harmful code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take control of your device entirely, changing settings and running malicious commands — it's like handing over the restaurant keys to someone who wants to wreak havoc in the kitchen! This could lead to devastating data loss or manipulation, making your network vulnerable to further attacks. Immediate action is crucial! Update your IP-COM EW9 device to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability. It’s also wise to review your network security protocols to ensure that only trusted commands are accepted. You've got this! Stay vigilant, apply the patch, and your network will be safer in no time! 🛡️

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
0.05304 · 92.6th percentile
Published
2022-10-27T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 OCT 00:00Z
    IP-COM EW9 V15.11.0.14(9732) was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the formSetDebugCfg function
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