CVE-2019-16663
HighPublic exploitAn attacker can directly execute system commands by sending a GET request to search.crud.php because the catCommand parameter is passed to the exec function without filtering, which can lead to command execution.
Published Oct 28, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-16663 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Rconfig.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
85%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
An issue was discovered in rConfig 3.9.2. An attacker can directly execute system commands by sending a GET request to search.crud.php because the catCommand parameter is passed to the exec function without filtering, which can lead to command execution.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RconfigRconfig | 3.9.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 28, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- exploithttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1kQGmboKfwob4RwlMjnv6ER2Za1GUptOi
- exploithttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1XmR2MSMb3cKARFk3XxmPkwz6GhAP1JxL
- exploithttps://gist.github.com/mhaskar/e7e454c7cb0dd9a139b0a43691e258a0
- exploitMSF rconfig_install_cmd_exec.rb
- exploithttps://shells.systems/rconfig-v3-9-2-authenticated-and-unauthenticated-rce-cve-2019-16663-and-cve-2019-16662/
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered in rConfig 3.9.2.
Affected: Rconfig versions 3.9.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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