CVE-2023-3741CWE-78

An OS Command injection vulnerability in NEC Platforms DT900 and DT900S Series all versions allows an attacker to execute any command on the device

published November 30, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Just one malicious command could kickstart a digital disaster! An OS command injection vulnerability in NEC Platforms DT900 and DT900S Series allows attackers to execute any command on the device — no good can come from that! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a mischievous diner can yell out their own orders directly to the chef, completely bypassing the waitstaff. Suddenly, that diner is in control of the entire kitchen and what gets served up! This opens the door for attackers to run any command they desire on the devices, leading to potentially devastating consequences like data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information. If left unaddressed, an attacker could wreak havoc as they manipulate the system to their advantage!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a mischievous diner can yell out their own orders directly to the chef, completely bypassing the waitstaff. Suddenly, that diner is in control of the entire kitchen and what gets served up! This vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the system by injecting malicious OS commands, which the device will execute without proper sanitization or authorization checks.

What to do

This opens the door for attackers to run any command they desire on the devices, leading to potentially devastating consequences like data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information. If left unaddressed, an attacker could wreak havoc as they manipulate the system to their advantage! To protect against this vulnerability, ensure that you apply any available patches from NEC Platforms immediately. Additionally, consider implementing strict input validation and monitoring for unusual command executions. Regular audits of device configurations can also help enhance security. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your devices and keep those mischievous diners at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01484 · 73.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2023-11-30T00:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 NOV 00:55Z
    An OS Command injection vulnerability in NEC Platforms DT900 and DT900S Series all versions allows an attacker to execute any command on the device
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