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CVE-2014-8387

9.0 · HIGH

cgi/utility.cgi in Advantech EKI-6340 2.05 Wi-Fi Mesh Access Point allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the pinghost parameter to ping.cgi.

Published Nov 20, 2014advantechCWE-78EPSS 30.95%

Overview

CVE-2014-8387 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting advantech eki-6340_firmware. It was published on November 20, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

cgi/utility.cgi in Advantech EKI-6340 2.05 Wi-Fi Mesh Access Point allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the pinghost parameter to ping.cgi.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from advantech. Update eki-6340_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/58Refwww.coresecurity.com/advisories/advantech-eki-6340-command-injectionRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534021/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/71192Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/58Refwww.coresecurity.com/advisories/advantech-eki-6340-command-injectionRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534021/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/71192

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8387?

CVE-2014-8387 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting advantech eki-6340_firmware. It was published on November 20, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-8387?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8387?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from advantech. Update eki-6340_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-8387?

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