CVE-2024-8806
Cohesive Vns3 remote code execution
- Published22 Nov 2024
Description
Cohesive Networks VNS3 Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Cohesive Networks VNS3. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web service, which listens on TCP port 8000 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-24160.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-8806 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-8806 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.69%.
How severe is CVE-2024-8806?
CVE-2024-8806 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-8806?
Affected products include Cohesive Vns3.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8806?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Cohesive Vns3 6.6.7 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.