CVE-2024-8809

Cohesive Networks VNS3 Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Cohesive Networks VNS3 Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Cohesive Networks VNS3. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web service, which listens on TCP port 8000 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-24178.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.73% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory cohesive.net
Affected: Cohesive Networks VNS3
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1233/ third party advisory
https://cohesive.net/support/security-responses/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8809?
CVE-2024-8809 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8809?
To fix CVE-2024-8809, 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-2024-8809 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8809 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-8809?
CVE-2024-8809 affects Cohesive Networks VNS3.
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