CVE-2013-5758 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 3 Aug 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Yealink VoIP phones via the cgiServer.exx endpoint.

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-2013-5758?

CVE-2013-5758 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Aug 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

cgi-bin/cgiServer.exx in Yealink VoIP Phone SIP-T38G allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands by calling the system method in the body of a request, as demonstrated by running unauthorized services, changing directory permissions, and modifying files.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5758?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yealink Sip-T38g.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5758?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5758 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-2013-5758 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5758 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m4jr-2x8w-p434.