Vulnerability Description
Xplico before 1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the name of an uploaded PCAP file. NOTE: this issue can be exploited without authentication by leveraging the user registration feature.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xplico | Xplico | < 1.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.securityonion.net/2017/11/security-advisory-for-xplico-120.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145639/Xplico-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/xplico_execExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://pentest.blog/advisory-xplico-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-cve-2ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43430/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.xplico.org/archives/1538Vendor Advisory
- http://blog.securityonion.net/2017/11/security-advisory-for-xplico-120.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145639/Xplico-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/xplico_execExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://pentest.blog/advisory-xplico-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-cve-2ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43430/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.xplico.org/archives/1538Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16666?
CVE-2017-16666 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Xplico before 1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the name of an uploaded PCAP file. NOTE: this issue can be exploited without authentica...
How severe is CVE-2017-16666?
CVE-2017-16666 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16666?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xplico Xplico.