CVE-2018-19646 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 28 Nov 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via mishandled arguments in Python CGI scripts, requiring immediate patching.

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-2018-19646?

CVE-2018-19646 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Python CGI scripts in PWS in Imperva SecureSphere 13.0.10, 13.1.10, and 13.2.10 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands because command-line arguments are mishandled.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19646?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Imperva Securesphere.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19646?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19646 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-2018-19646 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19646 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mm9g-jqgh-px66.