CVE-2019-9507 The web interface of the Vertiv Avocent UMG-4000 version 4.2.1.19 is vulnerable to arbitrary remote code execution
An authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary root commands via command injection in the web interface of the Vertiv Avocent UMG-4000.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-9507?
CVE-2019-9507 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Vertiv Avocent UMG-4000, published on 30 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The web interface of the Vertiv Avocent UMG-4000 version 4.2.1.19 is vulnerable to command injection because the application incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before executing. Since all commands within the web application are executed as root, this could allow a remote attacker authenticated with an administrator account to execute arbitrary commands as root.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9507?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vertiv Avocent Umg-4000 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9507?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9507 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-2019-9507 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9507 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vertiv Avocent UMG-4000
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jm59-pj3c-8mvf.