CVE-2016-2396 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.9 Published 17 Feb 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary commands via configuration input in the SonicWALL GMS web application.

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-2016-2396?

CVE-2016-2396 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Feb 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The GMS ViewPoint (GMSVP) web application in Dell SonicWALL GMS, Analyzer, and UMA EM5000 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1 before Hotfix 168056 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to configuration input.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2396?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sonicwall Analyzer, Sonicwall Global Management System, Sonicwall Uma Em5000 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2396?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2396 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-2016-2396 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2396 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4mhr-7j52-2gq7.