CVE-2024-6596CWE-94

Endress+Hauser: Multiple products are vulnerable to code injection

Critical · published September 10, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated remote attacker can execute their own C# code simply by uploading a malicious curve file! 🔥 Think of it like a crafty chef sneaking a recipe into your kitchen that lets them take over and whip up whatever dish they want without you even knowing—total kitchen chaos! 🍽️ An attacker could run arbitrary commands in the context of the user, giving them the power to access sensitive data, alter configurations, or even take complete control of the system. This could lead to devastating data breaches or service disruptions, putting your entire operation at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a crafty chef sneaking a recipe into your kitchen that lets them take over and whip up whatever dish they want without you even knowing—total kitchen chaos! 🍽️ This critical vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary C# code by exploiting how curve files are processed, creating a potential pathway for malicious commands to be run without any user interaction or authentication. Yikes!

What to do

An attacker could run arbitrary commands in the context of the user, giving them the power to access sensitive data, alter configurations, or even take complete control of the system. This could lead to devastating data breaches or service disruptions, putting your entire operation at risk! Immediately patch to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Implement stricter validation checks on uploaded curve files to prevent malicious code execution. Regularly review your security policies and practices to ensure they can withstand such attacks! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll secure your systems in no time. 🛡️

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
0.00791 · 55.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2024-09-10T08:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 SEP 08:01Z
    Endress+Hauser: Multiple products are vulnerable to code injection
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