Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Cohesive Networks VNS3
CVE-2024-8807

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Cohesive Networks

Status
Vns3
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-8807?

A command injection vulnerability exists in the web service of Cohesive Networks VNS3, which by default listens on TCP port 8000. This vulnerability is rooted in the improper validation of user-supplied strings before executing system calls. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, compromising the integrity and security of the affected system installations. Precautionary measures and updates are essential to safeguard against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

VNS3 6.2.3-20240417

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1231/
x_research-advisory
https://cohesive.net/support/security-responses/
vendor-advisory

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

CVSS V3.0

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

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