CVE-2022-44038

Russound XSourcePlayer 777D v06.08.03 was discovered to contain a remote code execution vulnerability via the scriptRunner.cgi component

Critical · published November 29, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote code execution vulnerability in Russound XSourcePlayer 777D could turn your sound system into an attacker's playground! 🔥 Think of the scriptRunner.cgi as a DJ who lets anyone change the playlist. If the DJ isn't checking who can make changes, anyone could blast unwanted tunes—like a hacker running their own code on your device! An attacker could send malicious commands to your XSourcePlayer, potentially taking control of the system entirely. This means they could execute any code remotely, leading to data breaches or even worse, compromising your entire network!

Put simply

Think of the scriptRunner.cgi as a DJ who lets anyone change the playlist. If the DJ isn't checking who can make changes, anyone could blast unwanted tunes—like a hacker running their own code on your device! This vulnerability allows for remote code execution through improper handling by the scriptRunner.cgi component in version 06.08.03 of the Russound XSourcePlayer. An attacker can exploit this to run arbitrary commands on the device.

What to do

An attacker could send malicious commands to your XSourcePlayer, potentially taking control of the system entirely. This means they could execute any code remotely, leading to data breaches or even worse, compromising your entire network! Update your Russound XSourcePlayer to the latest version immediately to patch this critical flaw. Ensure that access to the scriptRunner.cgi component is restricted, and consider implementing additional network security measures to further protect your devices. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your system and keep those unwanted hackers at bay! 🛡️

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
0.01777 · 78.0th percentile
Published
2022-11-29T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 NOV 00:00Z
    Russound XSourcePlayer 777D v06.08.03 was discovered to contain a remote code execution vulnerability via the scriptRunner.cgi component
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