Vulnerability Description
A shell injection issue in cosa_wifi_apis.c in the RDK RDKB-20181217-1 CcspWifiAgent module allows attackers with login credentials to execute arbitrary shell commands under the CcspWifiSsp process (running as root) if the platform was compiled with the ENABLE_FEATURE_MESHWIFI macro. The attack is conducted by changing the Wi-Fi network password to include crafted escape characters. This is related to the WebUI module.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rdkcentral | Rdkb Ccsppandm | rdkb-20181217-1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://dojo.bullguard.com/dojo-by-bullguard/blog/the-gateway-is-wide-openThird Party Advisory
- https://dojo.bullguard.com/dojo-by-bullguard/blog/the-gateway-is-wide-openThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-6962?
CVE-2019-6962 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A shell injection issue in cosa_wifi_apis.c in the RDK RDKB-20181217-1 CcspWifiAgent module allows attackers with login credentials to execute arbitrary shell commands under the CcspWifiSsp process (r...
How severe is CVE-2019-6962?
CVE-2019-6962 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-6962?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rdkcentral Rdkb Ccsppandm.