CVE-2008-6709 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 10 Apr 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary commands on Avaya SIP Enablement Services via the web management interface.

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

What is CVE-2008-6709?

CVE-2008-6709 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Apr 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Web management interface in Avaya SIP Enablement Services (SES) 3.x and 4.0, as used with Avaya Communication Manager 3.1.x, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors related to configuration of "local data viewing or restoring parameters."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6709?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Avaya Communication Manager, Avaya Sip Enablement Services.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6709?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6709 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-2008-6709 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6709 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8rw7-3f4v-wjgq.