CVE-2023-23333

There is a command injection vulnerability in SolarView Compact through 6.00, attackers can execute commands by bypassing internal restrictions through…

Critical · published February 6, 2023

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
99%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A command injection vulnerability lurking in SolarView Compact 6.00 could let attackers execute commands at will — it’s like leaving the front door wide open and showing them inside! 🔥 Think of downloader.php as a delivery man who accepts any package without checking the contents. If he doesn’t verify what’s inside, he could bring in something harmful instead of what was ordered. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary commands on the server, potentially gaining full control over it. The consequences could be absolutely devastating: unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of services, or even a complete takeover of your environment!

Put simply

Think of downloader.php as a delivery man who accepts any package without checking the contents. If he doesn’t verify what’s inside, he could bring in something harmful instead of what was ordered. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass internal restrictions in SolarView Compact, enabling them to execute system commands through the downloader.php script. The flaw arises from insufficient input validation, leading to severe security implications.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary commands on the server, potentially gaining full control over it. The consequences could be absolutely devastating: unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of services, or even a complete takeover of your environment! Immediate action is crucial! Update SolarView Compact to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, review and tighten your input validation processes to ensure malicious commands can't slip through. You've got this! Act quickly, and you'll bolster your defenses 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
0.99291 · 99.9th percentile
Published
2023-02-06T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 FEB 00:00Z
    There is a command injection vulnerability in SolarView Compact through 6.00, attackers can execute commands by bypassing internal restrictions through…
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