CVE-2024-11861CWE-77

Command injection in EnerSys AMPA 22.09 and prior versions

Critical · published May 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Hold onto your security hats! A command injection vulnerability in EnerSys AMPA 22.09 and prior versions could let attackers gain full privileged remote shell access with a simple malicious command. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky guest at a hotel who can slip into the back office and access all the sensitive files without ever checking in. That's a massive breach of trust, and it puts everything at risk! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could essentially walk through your digital front door and have complete control over your system. They could steal sensitive information, install malicious software, or even take your systems offline, leading to catastrophic consequences.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky guest at a hotel who can slip into the back office and access all the sensitive files without ever checking in. That's a massive breach of trust, and it puts everything at risk! This command injection flaw allows an attacker to send crafted commands to the server, bypassing normal authentication checks. This results in unauthorized access to the system's shell, making it a severe security risk for users running this software.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could essentially walk through your digital front door and have complete control over your system. They could steal sensitive information, install malicious software, or even take your systems offline, leading to catastrophic consequences. Immediate action is crucial! Update EnerSys AMPA to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implement network segmentation to limit exposure and monitor for any unusual activity in your environment. You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow through on these steps to secure your systems like the security hero you are! 🛡️

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
0.01469 · 73.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2025-05-09T13:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 MAY 13:51Z
    Command injection in EnerSys AMPA 22.09 and prior versions
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