CVE-2019-16382 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass folder protection to inject malicious XML, leading to arbitrary command execution via PowerGrid.

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-2019-16382?

CVE-2019-16382 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 issue was discovered in Ivanti Workspace Control 10.3.110.0. One is able to bypass Ivanti's FileGuard folder protection by renaming the WMTemp work folder used by PowerGrid. A malicious PowerGrid XML file can then be created, after which the folder is renamed back to its original value. Also, CVE-2018-15591 exploitation can consequently be achieved by using PowerGrid with the /SEE parameter to execute the arbitrary command specified in the XML file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16382?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ivanti Workspace Control.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16382?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16382 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-2019-16382 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16382 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6774-xm68-55p3.

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