CVE-2023-23952

Advanced Secure Gateway and Content Analysis, prior to 7.3.13.1 / 3.1.6.0, may be susceptible to a Command Injection vulnerability

Critical · published June 1, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky command injection vulnerability lurks in Advanced Secure Gateway and Content Analysis versions before 7.3.13.1 and 3.1.6.0! 🔥 Picture a restaurant where the waiter takes orders but doesn’t check what’s on the menu — any dish could be served, including the chef’s worst nightmare. This command injection lets attackers execute arbitrary commands, like saying "surprise me!" when handing over your order. An attacker could potentially gain full control over the system, executing commands at will. This could lead to devastating data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system shutdowns. The stakes are incredibly high — securing this vulnerability is critical!

Put simply

Picture a restaurant where the waiter takes orders but doesn’t check what’s on the menu — any dish could be served, including the chef’s worst nightmare. This command injection lets attackers execute arbitrary commands, like saying "surprise me!" when handing over your order. This command injection vulnerability allows attackers to send crafted inputs that execute arbitrary commands on the server, bypassing normal restrictions. This flaw arises because inputs aren't properly validated, enabling harmful commands to slip through.

What to do

An attacker could potentially gain full control over the system, executing commands at will. This could lead to devastating data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system shutdowns. The stakes are incredibly high — securing this vulnerability is critical! To protect your system, urgently upgrade to Advanced Secure Gateway version 7.3.13.1 or 3.1.6.0. Following the update, conduct a thorough review of your input validation processes to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future. Don’t wait—secure your environment now! You’ve got this! By taking action, you’ll strengthen your defenses and ensure a safer experience for everyone. 🛡️

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
0.01301 · 70.2th percentile
Published
2023-06-01T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 JUN 00:00Z
    Advanced Secure Gateway and Content Analysis, prior to 7.3.13.1 / 3.1.6.0, may be susceptible to a Command Injection vulnerability
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