Remote Code Execution Flaw in Cohesive Networks VNS3
CVE-2024-8808

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Cohesive Networks

Status
Vns3
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-8808?

The Cohesive Networks VNS3 product contains a vulnerability that permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This issue arises from inadequate validation of user-supplied input, specifically involving a web service that operates on TCP port 8000 by default. An attacker with authentication can exploit this flaw to execute commands in the context of root, which can lead to significant security breaches and unauthorized control of the system.

Affected Version(s)

VNS3 6.2.3-20240417

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1232/
x_research-advisory
https://cohesive.net/support/security-responses/
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

CVSS V3.0

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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