CVE-2024-49803CWE-78

IBM Security Verify Access Appliance command execution

Critical · published November 29, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A remote authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary commands on IBM Security Verify Access Appliance just by sending a crafted request! It's like giving a clever chef the recipe to your secret dish and then letting them into your kitchen without supervision — they could whip up something disastrous! 🥴 With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain complete control over your system, potentially accessing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even causing a complete service outage. Imagine the chaos if your security appliance suddenly started executing unauthorized commands! This could lead to an absolute security nightmare for any organization.

Put simply

It's like giving a clever chef the recipe to your secret dish and then letting them into your kitchen without supervision — they could whip up something disastrous! 🥴 This vulnerability in the IBM Security Verify Access Appliance versions 10.0.0 through 10.0.8 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands by sending a specially crafted request, bypassing standard security measures.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain complete control over your system, potentially accessing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even causing a complete service outage. Imagine the chaos if your security appliance suddenly started executing unauthorized commands! This could lead to an absolute security nightmare for any organization. To secure your system, immediately upgrade the IBM Security Verify Access Appliance to version 10.0.9, which contains the necessary patches. Additionally, review user access controls to limit who can authenticate remotely to the appliance to minimize exposure. 🚀 You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll restore security and keep your system safe from potential threats. 🛡️

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
0.00771 · 55.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2024-11-29T16:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 NOV 16:50Z
    IBM Security Verify Access Appliance command execution
    cvelistv5