CVE-2017-5255

UnknownEPSS 74.56%

Last modified

CVE-2017-5255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In version 3.5 and prior of Cambium Networks ePMP firmware, a lack of input sanitation for certain parameters on the web management console allows any authenticated user (including the otherwise low-privilege readonly user) to inject shell meta-characters as part of a specially-crafted POST request to the get_chart function and run OS-level commands, effectively as root.. EPSS estimates a 74.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In version 3.5 and prior of Cambium Networks ePMP firmware, a lack of input sanitation for certain parameters on the web management console allows any authenticated user (including the otherwise low-privilege readonly user) to inject shell meta-characters as part of a specially-crafted POST request to the get_chart function and run OS-level commands, effectively as root.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
74.56%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CambiumnetworksEpmp 1000 Firmware<= 3.5
CambiumnetworksEpmp 2000 Firmware<= 3.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5255?
In version 3.5 and prior of Cambium Networks ePMP firmware, a lack of input sanitation for certain parameters on the web management console allows any authenticated user (including the otherwise low-privilege readonly user) to inject shell meta-characters as part of a specially-crafted POST request to the get_chart function and run OS-level commands, effectively as root.
How severe is CVE-2017-5255?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 74.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5255?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST