This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the getFileFromURL method of the GWTTestServiceImpl class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Marvell QConvergeConsole GUI |
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The severity of ZDI-20-973 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-20-973, update your Marvell QConvergeConsole to the latest version provided by Marvell.
ZDI-20-973 affects installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole that have the vulnerable authentication mechanism.
No, while ZDI-20-973 requires authentication, the existing mechanism can be bypassed, allowing exploitation.
The potential impacts of ZDI-20-973 include unauthorized remote code execution leading to full system compromise.