CVE-2019-5623

Accellion File Transfer Appliance Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

Description

Accellion File Transfer Appliance version FTA_8_0_540 suffers from an instance of CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.60% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory rapid7.com
Affected: Accellion File Transfer Appliance
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/misc/accellion_fta_mpipe2 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5623?
CVE-2019-5623 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5623?
To fix CVE-2019-5623, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-5623 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-5623 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-5623?
CVE-2019-5623 affects Accellion File Transfer Appliance.
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