ID:6326 - Exploit for Command injection in Xplico - CVE-2017-16666

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6326 - Exploit for Command injection in Xplico - CVE-2017-16666

ID:6326 - Exploit for Command injection in Xplico - CVE-2017-16666

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU10154
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16666
CWE-ID: CWE-77
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Xplico

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the targeted system.

The weakness exists due to improper security restrictions imposed by the affected software. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted packet capture (PCAP) file, inject and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Update to version 1.2.1.