CVE-2024-9441CWE-78

Linear eMerge e3-Series Forgot Password Command Injection

Critical · published October 2, 2024

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.0th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
53%
Percentile
99.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An OS command injection vulnerability lets attackers run arbitrary commands on your system! With just a single HTTP request, they can exploit the login_id parameter during password resets. 🔥 Think of it as leaving a restaurant's back door wide open, allowing anyone to stroll in and cook whatever they want without ever being questioned — completely unguarded! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could execute any command, potentially taking control of your system, accessing sensitive data, or even shutting down critical services. The risks are enormous, and the consequences could be catastrophic!

Put simply

Think of it as leaving a restaurant's back door wide open, allowing anyone to stroll in and cook whatever they want without ever being questioned — completely unguarded! In the Linear eMerge e3-Series (up to version 1.00-07), a lack of proper input validation on the login_id parameter during the forgot_password function allows unauthenticated users to inject and execute OS commands remotely.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could execute any command, potentially taking control of your system, accessing sensitive data, or even shutting down critical services. The risks are enormous, and the consequences could be catastrophic! Immediately upgrade to the latest version of the Linear eMerge e3-Series to close this security gap. Implement input validation to ensure only expected data formats are accepted during user interactions. Regularly review and audit your code for similar vulnerabilities! You've got this! Secure your system now, and you'll be one step closer to becoming a security hero! 🛡️

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
0.53472 · 99.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2024-10-02T18:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 OCT 18:50Z
    Linear eMerge e3-Series Forgot Password Command Injection
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