What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42166?

CVE-2024-42166 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-42166?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-42166. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Keyrock CVE-2024-42166

HIGH

OS Command Injection (CWE-78)

2024-08-12 office@cyberdanube.com

Command Injection Keyrock

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 12, 2024 - 13:38 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionNVD

The function "generate_app_certificates" in lib/app_certificates.js of FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 does not neutralize special elements used in an OS Command properly. This allows an authenticated user with permissions to create applications to execute commands by creating an application with a malicious name.

AnalysisAI

The function "generate_app_certificates" in lib/app_certificates.js of FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 does not neutralize special elements used in an OS Command properly. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. The function "generate_app_certificates" in lib/app_certificates.js of FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 does not neutralize special elements used in an OS Command properly. This allows an authenticated user with permissions to create applications to execute commands by creating an application with a malicious name. Affected products include: Fiware Keyrock.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Avoid passing user input to shell commands. Use language-specific APIs instead of shell execution. Apply strict input validation with allowlists.