CVE-2024-2389CWE-78

Flowmon Unauthenticated Command Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published April 2, 2024

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 10.0. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
93%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated user can waltz right through the Flowmon management interface, executing any command they want! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with no security at the front desk—guests can simply stroll in and make themselves at home, accessing everything without a key card. This vulnerability lets a mischievous visitor take control of the entire system without so much as a password! This is absolutely devastating—an attacker could execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the entire system and gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data. Just imagine the chaos if a crafty intruder decides to wreak havoc on your network!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with no security at the front desk—guests can simply stroll in and make themselves at home, accessing everything without a key card. This vulnerability lets a mischievous visitor take control of the entire system without so much as a password! The operating system command injection vulnerability in Flowmon allows an unauthenticated user to send malicious commands through the management interface, which the system will execute without verification.

What to do

This is absolutely devastating—an attacker could execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the entire system and gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data. Just imagine the chaos if a crafty intruder decides to wreak havoc on your network! Immediate action is crucial: upgrade to Flowmon version 11.1.14 or 12.3.5 to close this critical gap. Additionally, consider implementing strict access controls and regular security audits to prevent future incidents. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be on your way to securing your system in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.93037 · 99.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2024-04-02T12:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 APR 12:22Z
    Flowmon Unauthenticated Command Injection Vulnerability
    cvelistv5