CVE-2021-4470

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.92%

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CVE-2021-4470 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. TG8 Firewall contains a pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability in the runphpcmd.php endpoint. The syscmd POST parameter is passed directly to a system command without validation and executed with root privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TG8 Firewall contains a pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability in the runphpcmd.php endpoint. The syscmd POST parameter is passed directly to a system command without validation and executed with root privileges. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can supply crafted values to execute arbitrary operating system commands as root, resulting in full device compromise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-4470?
TG8 Firewall contains a pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability in the runphpcmd.php endpoint. The syscmd POST parameter is passed directly to a system command without validation and executed with root privileges. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can supply crafted values to execute arbitrary operating system commands as root, resulting in full device compromise.
How severe is CVE-2021-4470?
CVE-2021-4470 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4470?
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