CVE-2023-33376

Connected IO v2.1.0 and prior has an argument injection vulnerability in its iptables command message in its communication protocol, enabling attackers to…

published August 4, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A single twist of an argument is all it takes for attackers to command control over your device! 💻 Think of this as a restaurant where an order gets mixed up—someone slips in a secret recipe that changes the whole dish without anyone noticing. If the kitchen blindly follows the order, chaos ensues! With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary OS commands on affected devices, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even complete device compromise. This could disrupt services or expose sensitive information, making it a serious risk for those relying on Connected IO. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where an order gets mixed up—someone slips in a secret recipe that changes the whole dish without anyone noticing. If the kitchen blindly follows the order, chaos ensues! The argument injection vulnerability in Connected IO's communication protocol allows unauthorized commands to be executed through improperly sanitized input in the iptables command message, putting devices at risk.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary OS commands on affected devices, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even complete device compromise. This could disrupt services or expose sensitive information, making it a serious risk for those relying on Connected IO. Yikes! To safeguard your systems, update Connected IO to the latest version beyond v2.1.0 as soon as possible. Ensure proper input validation is implemented to prevent command injection. Regularly review your security configurations to stay ahead! You've got this! Patch up, stay vigilant, and keep your devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00826 · 57.0th percentile
Published
2023-08-04T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 AUG 00:00Z
    Connected IO v2.1.0 and prior has an argument injection vulnerability in its iptables command message in its communication protocol, enabling attackers to…
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