CVE-2019-16663: OS Command Injection

Published Oct 28, 2019

Updated

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 Software

1 affected component

rConfig rConfig=3.9.2

Event History

Oct 28, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:53 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:53 AM

Description

Event

12:15 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16663?

CVE-2019-16663 is a vulnerability in rConfig 3.9.2 that allows an attacker to directly execute system commands by sending a GET request to search.crud.php.

How severe is CVE-2019-16663?

CVE-2019-16663 has a severity level of 8.8 (critical).

How does CVE-2019-16663 affect rConfig 3.9.2?

CVE-2019-16663 affects rConfig 3.9.2 by allowing an attacker to execute system commands through the catCommand parameter in search.crud.php.

How can CVE-2019-16663 be exploited?

CVE-2019-16663 can be exploited by sending a GET request to search.crud.php with a malicious catCommand parameter.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-16663?

Yes, there is a fix available for CVE-2019-16663. It is recommended to update rConfig to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.