#VU22773 OS Command Injection in Exhibitor - CVE-2019-5029

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22773

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5029

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Exhibitor
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: soabase

Description

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

The vulnerability exists in the Config editor due to the Exhibitor's Web UI does not have any form of authentication or any way to specify which interfaces to listen on. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands surrounded by backticks or $() 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

Exhibitor: 1.0.9 - 1.7.1

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0790

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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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.