Vulnerability identifier: #VU87813

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 10 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7256

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
eMerge E3-Series
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: Nice North America

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker 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
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

eMerge E3-Series: All versions

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External links
http://www.applied-risk.com/resources/ar-2019-005
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155255/Linear-eMerge-E3-1.00-06-card_scan.php-Command-Injection.html
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155256/Linear-eMerge-E3-1.00-06-card_scan_decoder.php-Command-Injection.html
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155272/Linear-eMerge-E3-Access-Controller-Command-Injection.html
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170372/Linear-eMerge-E3-Series-Access-Controller-Command-Injection.html
http://www.checkpoint.com/defense/advisories/public/2020/cpai-2019-1666.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.