Zenoss Core
CVE-2014-6261
CRITICAL
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 does not properly implement the Check For Updates feature, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) spoofing the callhome server or (2) deploying a crafted web site that is visited during a login session, aka ZEN-12657.
AnalysisAI
Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 does not properly implement the Check For Updates feature, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) spoofing the callhome server or (2) deploying a. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 does not properly implement the Check For Updates feature, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) spoofing the callhome server or (2) deploying a crafted web site that is visited during a login session, aka ZEN-12657. Affected products include: Zenoss Zenoss Core. Version information: through 5.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.
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Same weakness CWE-94 – Code Injection
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