CVE-2019-16072 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via OS command injection in the NETSAS Enigma NMS discover_and_manage CGI script.

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-2019-16072?

CVE-2019-16072 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An OS command injection vulnerability in the discover_and_manage CGI script in NETSAS Enigma NMS 65.0.0 and prior allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code because of improper neutralization of shell metacharacters in the ip_address variable within an snmp_browser action.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16072?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netsas Enigma Network Management Solution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16072?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16072 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-2019-16072 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-16072 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2f22-7m2c-fwgc.

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