CVE-2023-7227CWE-77

Command Injection vulnerability in SystemK NVR 504/508/516

Critical · published January 25, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky command injection lurks in SystemK NVRs! Versions 2.3.5SK.30084998 and earlier let attackers run arbitrary commands with root access through the DDNS settings. ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to place their special orders without ever checking the recipe — one clever request could lead to chaos in the kitchen! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating, allowing a malicious actor to take control and execute any command they wish. Imagine someone hijacking your security system to disable alarms or manipulate footage — a worst-case scenario for any security setup!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to place their special orders without ever checking the recipe — one clever request could lead to chaos in the kitchen! The command injection vulnerability in SystemK NVR's DDNS settings lets attackers execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, compromising the entire system.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating, allowing a malicious actor to take control and execute any command they wish. Imagine someone hijacking your security system to disable alarms or manipulate footage — a worst-case scenario for any security setup! Patch immediately to the latest version and verify that your DDNS settings are configured properly. Regularly review your security protocols to ensure this kind of exploit cannot be introduced. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your security systems strong and secure. ✨

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
0.01278 · 69.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2024-01-25T18:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JAN 18:21Z
    Command Injection vulnerability in SystemK NVR 504/508/516
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