CVE-2024-32755CWE-20

American Dynamics Illustra Essentials Gen 4 - Log Filter Input Validation

Critical · published July 2, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Your web interface is letting in unexpected characters, and that’s dangerous! This flaw could lead to all sorts of trouble, and it’s a real eye-opener! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that serves up dishes with the wrong ingredients because the kitchen staff isn't checking the orders carefully—anyone could end up with a surprise they didn’t ask for. Just like an unguarded kitchen, this vulnerability allows attackers to slip in unexpected inputs that could wreak havoc. An attacker could exploit this critical flaw to inject malicious data, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation. It’s like someone walking into the kitchen and changing the recipe for every dish they serve, causing absolute chaos! If left unaddressed, it could jeopardize the integrity of your entire web application.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves up dishes with the wrong ingredients because the kitchen staff isn't checking the orders carefully—anyone could end up with a surprise they didn’t ask for. Just like an unguarded kitchen, this vulnerability allows attackers to slip in unexpected inputs that could wreak havoc. This vulnerability occurs when the web interface fails to validate input, allowing unexpected characters to be accepted. This can lead to various attacks, including injection exploits, if attackers use specially crafted inputs to manipulate application behavior.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this critical flaw to inject malicious data, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation. It’s like someone walking into the kitchen and changing the recipe for every dish they serve, causing absolute chaos! If left unaddressed, it could jeopardize the integrity of your entire web application. To remediate this, immediately update your application to the latest version that addresses this issue. Implement strict input validation controls to ensure only expected characters are accepted, and conduct a thorough review of your input handling functions. Don't delay on this one - the stakes are high! You’ve got this! Patch that vulnerability and lock your application down tight! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00512 · 42.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2024-07-02T13:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 JUL 13:38Z
    American Dynamics Illustra Essentials Gen 4 - Log Filter Input Validation
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