CVE-2016-9269 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.9 Published 21 Feb 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated remote users can execute arbitrary commands as root via the Patch Update functionality in Trend Micro IWSVA.

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-2016-9269?

CVE-2016-9269 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Remote Command Execution in com.trend.iwss.gui.servlet.ManagePatches in Trend Micro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance (IWSVA) version 6.5-SP2_Build_Linux_1707 and earlier allows authenticated, remote users with least privileges to run arbitrary commands on the system as root via Patch Update functionality. This was resolved in Version 6.5 CP 1737.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9269?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9269?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9269 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-2016-9269 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-9269 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7j52-9cgp-5hf2.