CVE-2006-5290 Command injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 13 Oct 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via command injection in the web server of Xerox WorkCentre devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-5290?

CVE-2006-5290 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The ESS/ Network Controller and MicroServer Web Server components of Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro 232, 238, 245, 255, 265 and 275 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via "WebUI command injection on TCP/IP hostname."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5290?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Xerox Workcentre 232, Xerox Workcentre 238, Xerox Workcentre 245, Xerox Workcentre 255, Xerox Workcentre 265, Xerox Workcentre 275.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5290?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5290 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2006-5290 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5290 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-39f9-j789-q9h5.