CVE-2024-12356KEV · OVERDUECWE-77

Command Injection Vulnerability in Remote Support(RS) & Privileged Remote Access (PRA)

Critical · published December 17, 2024

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

666
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
87%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can run commands as a site user — this vulnerability in Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products is a game-changer! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with a lax check-in process—anyone can simply walk in and access the guest rooms without any verification. This vulnerability allows attackers to take control just like a mischievous visitor who walks right into the heart of your operations! The consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could inject malicious commands and wreak havoc on your systems, potentially exfiltrating sensitive data or compromising user accounts. With this vulnerability actively exploited, the stakes have never been higher!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a lax check-in process—anyone can simply walk in and access the guest rooms without any verification. This vulnerability allows attackers to take control just like a mischievous visitor who walks right into the heart of your operations! This critical vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server, effectively bypassing all security controls and acting as a legitimate user of the site. It poses a significant risk, particularly in environments reliant on PRA and RS technologies.

What to do

The consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could inject malicious commands and wreak havoc on your systems, potentially exfiltrating sensitive data or compromising user accounts. With this vulnerability actively exploited, the stakes have never been higher! Immediate action is required: apply the latest patches provided by the vendor and review access controls to limit potential exposure. Additionally, ensure security monitoring is heightened to detect unusual activity resulting from this vulnerability. Don't wait—secure your environment now! You've got this! By taking swift action, you can fortify your defenses and keep your systems safe. 🛡️

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
0.87258 · 99.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2024-12-17T04:29Z
KEV added
2024-12-19 · due 2024-12-27
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 DEC 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Dec 27
    kev
  • 17 DEC 04:29Z
    Command Injection Vulnerability in Remote Support(RS) & Privileged Remote Access (PRA)
    cvelistv5