CVE-2023-25915CWE-20

Authenticated Remote Command Execution in Danfoss AK-SM800A

Critical · published August 21, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authenticated attacker can run arbitrary commands on the system, turning it into their personal playground! 🔥 Think of it like a guest in a restaurant kitchen who can suddenly rewrite the menu — they could whip up anything from exotic dishes to chaos without the chef’s consent! The consequences could be absolutely devastating: sensitive data could be exposed, system configurations altered, or even malicious software deployed across the network. An attacker can take complete control, making it feel like a heist movie in real life!

Put simply

Think of it like a guest in a restaurant kitchen who can suddenly rewrite the menu — they could whip up anything from exotic dishes to chaos without the chef’s consent! This vulnerability stems from improper input validation, allowing an authenticated remote attacker to execute any command they desire on the target system, bypassing normal security measures.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating: sensitive data could be exposed, system configurations altered, or even malicious software deployed across the network. An attacker can take complete control, making it feel like a heist movie in real life! Immediate action is essential! Patch to version 3.2.1 or later, and ensure all input validation mechanisms are properly configured. Review your systems for any unauthorized command execution activities. You've got this! With these steps, you'll turn this vulnerability into a secured system in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01041 · 63.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2023-08-21T20:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 AUG 20:30Z
    Authenticated Remote Command Execution in Danfoss AK-SM800A
    cvelistv5