CVE-2022-4978

Public Exploit
Steppschuh Remote Control Server 3.1.1.12 Unauthenticated RCE

Description

Remote Control Server, maintained by Steppschuh, 3.1.1.12 allows unauthenticated remote code execution when authentication is disabled, which is the default configuration. The server exposes a custom UDP-based control protocol that accepts remote keyboard input events without verification. An attacker on the same network can issue a sequence of keystroke commands to launch a system shell and execute arbitrary commands, resulting in full system compromise.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Third-Party Advisory vulncheck.com
Affected: Steppschuh Remote Control Collection Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4978?
CVE-2022-4978 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4978?
To fix CVE-2022-4978, 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-2022-4978 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-4978 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-4978?
CVE-2022-4978 affects Steppschuh Remote Control Collection Server.
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