CVE-2019-17270
CriticalExploitedYachtcontrol through 2019-10-06: It's possible to perform direct Operating System commands as an unauthenticated user via the "/pages/systemcall.php?command={COMMAND}" page and parameter, where {COMMAND} will be executed and returning the results to the client.
Published Dec 10, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-17270 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Yachtcontrol.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Dec 13, 2019. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Yachtcontrol <=2019-10-06, Yachtcontrol 2019-10-06.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
59%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Yachtcontrol through 2019-10-06: It's possible to perform direct Operating System commands as an unauthenticated user via the "/pages/systemcall.php?command={COMMAND}" page and parameter, where {COMMAND} will be executed and returning the results to the client. Affects Yachtcontrol webservers disclosed via Dutch GPRS/4G mobile IP-ranges. IP addresses vary due to DHCP client leasing of telco's.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 13, 2019 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| YachtcontrolYachtcontrol | See advisory | 2019-10-06 |
Patched Releases
Yachtcontrol
<=2019-10-06
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 10, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 13, 2019
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155582/Yachtcontrol-2019-10-06-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Yachtcontrol through 2019-10-06: It's possible to perform direct Operating System commands as an unauthenticated user via the "/pages/systemcall.php?command={COMMAND}" page and parameter, where {COMMAND} will be executed and returning the results to the client.
Affected: Yachtcontrol. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Dec 13, 2019.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Yachtcontrol <=2019-10-06, Yachtcontrol 2019-10-06.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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