CVE-2024-52320CWE-78

Planet Technology Planet WGS-804HPT Command Injection

Critical · published December 6, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated command injection is your worst nightmare! An attacker can send commands through a malicious HTTP request, opening the door to complete remote code execution. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can place orders without being a customer — they can request anything from the kitchen without ever being checked. This vulnerability lets attackers serve themselves whatever they want on your server! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control of your system, potentially stealing, altering, or even destroying sensitive data. The implications could be absolutely devastating, leading to irreversible damage and loss of trust from your users.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can place orders without being a customer — they can request anything from the kitchen without ever being checked. This vulnerability lets attackers serve themselves whatever they want on your server! This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary commands into the system via crafted HTTP requests, resulting in remote code execution. It bypasses standard security measures since no authentication is required to interact with the affected service.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control of your system, potentially stealing, altering, or even destroying sensitive data. The implications could be absolutely devastating, leading to irreversible damage and loss of trust from your users. Immediately patch your system to the latest version that addresses CVE-2024-52320. Implement input validation to ensure only safe commands are processed, and consider employing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) for added protection. Don’t wait — secure your server now! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll not only fix the vulnerability but also enhance your overall security posture. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.02325 · 83.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2024-12-06T17:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 DEC 17:21Z
    Planet Technology Planet WGS-804HPT Command Injection
    cvelistv5