CVE-2022-44621

Apache Kylin: Command injection by Diagnosis Controller

Critical · published December 30, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 No parameter validation means attackers could wield command injection with a simple HTTP request! This vulnerability is like leaving the front door wide open, begging for trouble. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter takes any order without checking if it’s legitimate — a customer could ask for something totally inappropriate, and the kitchen would whip it up without question! This oversight could lead to attackers executing any command they want on your server, potentially compromising sensitive data or even taking complete control of your system. An intruder could wreak absolute havoc, and that’s no way to run a secure operation!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter takes any order without checking if it’s legitimate — a customer could ask for something totally inappropriate, and the kitchen would whip it up without question! This command injection vulnerability exists in the Diagnosis Controller due to a lack of validation for parameters in HTTP requests, allowing malicious input to be executed as system commands.

What to do

This oversight could lead to attackers executing any command they want on your server, potentially compromising sensitive data or even taking complete control of your system. An intruder could wreak absolute havoc, and that’s no way to run a secure operation! Immediately patch to the latest version provided by the vendor to close this gap. Implement strict input validation for all parameters in the Diagnosis Controller to ensure that only expected commands are processed. It's crucial to review your web application's security protocols as well! You've got this! With these steps, you're on your way to securing your system 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
0.03072 · 87.6th percentile
Published
2022-12-30T10:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 DEC 10:31Z
    Apache Kylin: Command injection by Diagnosis Controller
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