CVE-2024-27173CWE-22

insecure upload

Critical · published June 14, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty attacker can overwrite your Python files with this remote code execution vulnerability! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky thief who can replace the blueprints of your home with their own—suddenly, they have the keys to every room! This vulnerability allows attackers to inject their own code into your systems, leading to potential chaos. An attacker could take complete control over your system, running malicious commands that could steal data, modify files, or disrupt operations. Given the critical nature of this vulnerability, the implications can be absolutely devastating if exploited in real-world scenarios.

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky thief who can replace the blueprints of your home with their own—suddenly, they have the keys to every room! This vulnerability allows attackers to inject their own code into your systems, leading to potential chaos. CVE-2024-27173 allows remote execution of arbitrary commands by overwriting existing Python files that contain executable code. While it can be difficult to execute alone, it can be combined with other vulnerabilities for a more serious threat.

What to do

An attacker could take complete control over your system, running malicious commands that could steal data, modify files, or disrupt operations. Given the critical nature of this vulnerability, the implications can be absolutely devastating if exploited in real-world scenarios. Patch your systems immediately to the latest version provided by Toshiba (check their contact page for details). Review your security posture, especially concerning Python files, and consider implementing additional monitoring for suspicious activity. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant, follow the steps, and you’ll be back in control in no time! 💪✨

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
0.03166 · 87.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2024-06-14T04:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JUN 04:01Z
    insecure upload
    cvelistv5