Vulnerability identifier: #VU26315
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-77
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Artica Proxy
Server applications /
IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
Vendor: Artica Proxy
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in shell metacharacters in the "Modify the hostname" field. A remote administrator can execute arbitrary commands on the target system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Artica Proxy: 4.26
External links
http://code610.blogspot.com/2020/03/rce-in-artica-426.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.