CVE-2023-35762CWE-78

OS Command Injection in INEA ME RTU

Critical · published November 20, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky command injection in INEA ME RTU firmware could let attackers execute code remotely—like giving a stranger a master key to your entire operation! 🔥 Think of it as a delivery driver who can access any room in a building just because they have a key to the front door—once inside, they can tamper with everything! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating; an attacker could take full control of your system, leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or complete shutdown. Imagine the chaos if they decided to change critical settings or disable alarms right when you least expect it!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery driver who can access any room in a building just because they have a key to the front door—once inside, they can tamper with everything! The OS command injection in INEA ME RTU firmware versions 3.36b and prior allows attackers to craft malicious commands that can be executed by the underlying operating system, leading to potential remote code execution.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating; an attacker could take full control of your system, leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or complete shutdown. Imagine the chaos if they decided to change critical settings or disable alarms right when you least expect it! Immediately update your firmware to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Ensure that any system using this firmware is isolated and monitored until the update is applied. Regularly audit your systems for any unusual activity that may indicate exploitation attempts. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be back on track, locking down your security like a pro. 🛡️

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
0.01698 · 77.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2023-11-20T16:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 NOV 16:25Z
    OS Command Injection in INEA ME RTU
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