Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in NUUO Products and NETGEAR ReadyNAS
CVE-2016-5675

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Readynas Surveillance
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 August 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 75%

Summary

The vulnerability exists in the handle_daylightsaving.php file found in multiple NUUO products and NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the NTPServer parameter. This could allow unauthorized access and control over the affected systems, potentially leading to data breaches and further exploitation.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2016-5675
Created by Rapid7

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/856152
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT-VN
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92318
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40200/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

EPSS Score

75% 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

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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