Vulnerability identifier: #VU50925

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26724

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Guardian
Server applications / Other server solutions
Central Management Console
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: NOZOMI NETWORKS

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when changing date settings or hostname. A remote administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Guardian: 19.0.8 - 20.0.7.3

Central Management Console: 19.0.8 - 20.0.7.3

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External links
http://security.nozominetworks.com/NN-2021:1-01

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Q & A

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.