Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Crestron AirMedia AM-100 Devices
CVE-2016-5640

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Crestron

Status
Airmedia Am-100 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 August 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 52%

What is CVE-2016-5640?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the cgi-bin/rftest.cgi component of Crestron AirMedia AM-100 devices. When the firmware is outdated (prior to version 1.4.0.13), this vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the ATE_COMMAND parameter using '../' sequences. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can potentially execute arbitrary commands on the device, leading to unauthorized access and control.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

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CVE-2016-5640
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References

https://github.com/CylanceVulnResearch/disclosures/blob/m...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92216
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/603047
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EPSS Score

52% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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