CVE-2024-4196CWE-782

Avaya IP Office Web Control RCE Vulnerability

Critical · published June 25, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single malicious web request could grant full control over your Avaya IP Office! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can walk in with a fake reservation and then order anything from the kitchen without anyone checking their credentials. That's how easily an attacker could exploit the improper input validation here! This vulnerability could lead to absolute chaos—attackers could execute commands remotely, accessing sensitive data or even taking control of critical communication systems. Imagine the disruption if someone could hijack your phone system!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can walk in with a fake reservation and then order anything from the kitchen without anyone checking their credentials. That's how easily an attacker could exploit the improper input validation here! The flaw in Avaya IP Office's Web Control component stems from improper validation of input, allowing remote command execution through carefully crafted web requests. Essentially, it lets attackers sidestep normal security checks and do as they please.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to absolute chaos—attackers could execute commands remotely, accessing sensitive data or even taking control of critical communication systems. Imagine the disruption if someone could hijack your phone system! Immediate action is required: upgrade to version 11.1.3.1 or later to patch this vulnerability. Don’t forget to audit your security configurations and ensure that only trusted personnel have access to the Web Control component! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your systems secured 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
0.00587 · 47.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-782 · Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control
Published
2024-06-25T04:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JUN 04:00Z
    Avaya IP Office Web Control RCE Vulnerability
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