CVE-2019-6272 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 19 Mar 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on GL.iNet GL-AR300M-Lite devices via a command injection flaw in the login interface.

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-2019-6272?

CVE-2019-6272 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Mar 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Command injection vulnerability in login_cgi in GL.iNet GL-AR300M-Lite devices with firmware 2.27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6272?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gl-Inet Gl-Ar300m-Lite Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6272?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6272 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-2019-6272 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6272 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v864-95mv-4jv6.