CVE-2024-45824CWE-77

FactoryTalk® View Site Edition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via Lack of Input Validation

Critical · published September 12, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.2
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote code vulnerability lurking in the shadows could let attackers execute their own commands at will — no authentication required! 🔥 Think of your server as a restaurant kitchen where anyone can waltz in, access the chef's secret recipes, and even whip up their own meals without ever placing an order. That’s the freedom this vulnerability grants an attacker! If exploited, an attacker could gain complete control of your server, potentially reading sensitive data, altering configurations, or even deploying malicious software. This scenario is absolutely devastating, leaving your systems open to a range of catastrophic consequences.

Put simply

Think of your server as a restaurant kitchen where anyone can waltz in, access the chef's secret recipes, and even whip up their own meals without ever placing an order. That’s the freedom this vulnerability grants an attacker! This vulnerability occurs when attackers chain Path Traversal, Command Injection, and XSS flaws together, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the server without any user credentials.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain complete control of your server, potentially reading sensitive data, altering configurations, or even deploying malicious software. This scenario is absolutely devastating, leaving your systems open to a range of catastrophic consequences. Immediate action is critical! Apply the patches provided in the mitigation section to secure your systems, and conduct an audit of your applications to ensure no remnants of the vulnerabilities remain. A thorough review will help bolster your defenses. This is fixable! Patch up those vulnerabilities and you'll be back on the path to security in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.2 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.01284 · 69.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2024-09-12T14:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 SEP 14:05Z
    FactoryTalk® View Site Edition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via Lack of Input Validation
    cvelistv5