CVE-2024-8073CWE-20

Command Injection Vulnerability in Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall

Critical · published August 26, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple oversight in input validation has turned the Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall into a command injection playground! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without double-checking what's actually on the menu — they might just serve up anything that sounds good, even if it’s not safe! 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server! This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even the complete takeover of the server — absolutely devastating consequences for your security posture!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without double-checking what's actually on the menu — they might just serve up anything that sounds good, even if it’s not safe! 🍽️ The improper input validation flaw in versions 5.5R6-2.6.7 through 5.5R6-2.8.13 allows attackers to inject malicious commands that the system will execute, bypassing intended security measures.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server! This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even the complete takeover of the server — absolutely devastating consequences for your security posture! Immediately patch to version 5.5R6-2.8.14 or later to seal this gaping security hole. Conduct a thorough audit of your input validation mechanisms to ensure no other vulnerabilities exist. This is fixable! Follow these steps, and you'll have your defenses up 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
0.01137 · 66.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2024-08-26T02:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 AUG 02:19Z
    Command Injection Vulnerability in Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall
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