8.8
CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-37249: OS Command Injection

First published: Fri Aug 25 2023(Updated: )

Infoblox NIOS through 8.5.1 has a faulty component that accepts malicious input without sanitization, resulting in shell access.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Infoblox NIOS<=8.5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-37249?

    CVE-2023-37249 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for shell access via malicious input.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-37249?

    To fix CVE-2023-37249, update Infoblox NIOS to version 8.5.2 or later.

  • What versions of Infoblox NIOS are affected by CVE-2023-37249?

    CVE-2023-37249 affects Infoblox NIOS versions up to and including 8.5.1.

  • What kind of input is exploited in CVE-2023-37249?

    CVE-2023-37249 exploits the system by accepting malicious input without proper sanitization, leading to unauthorized shell access.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-37249?

    Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2023-37249 aside from upgrading to a secure version.

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