CVE-2024-21663CWE-20

Remote code execution on ReconServer due to improper input sanitization on the prips command

Critical · published January 8, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A Discord bot designed for bug bounty reconnaissance has a critical vulnerability that lets anyone run shell commands directly on the server! 🔥 Think of it as a coffee shop with a public computer that anyone can use to access the back office — without any checks, someone could go in and change the settings or even delete files! This could lead to absolute chaos! An attacker could execute any command they want, potentially stealing sensitive data or even taking over the server entirely. This is a game-changer for anyone using this bot, as it leaves the door wide open for malicious activities!

Put simply

Think of it as a coffee shop with a public computer that anyone can use to access the back office — without any checks, someone could go in and change the settings or even delete files! The vulnerability in Discord-Recon allows remote code execution (RCE) by bypassing security controls, enabling attackers to run shell commands without needing admin privileges.

What to do

This could lead to absolute chaos! An attacker could execute any command they want, potentially stealing sensitive data or even taking over the server entirely. This is a game-changer for anyone using this bot, as it leaves the door wide open for malicious activities! Immediately update Discord-Recon to version 0.0.8 to patch this vulnerability. Review your server permissions and consider implementing stricter access controls to prevent unauthorized command execution. You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll secure your server in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · 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
0.01535 · 74.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2024-01-08T23:57Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JAN 23:57Z
    Remote code execution on ReconServer due to improper input sanitization on the prips command
    cvelistv5