CVE-2022-50691

Description

MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains a remote command execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root through the 'command' GET parameter. Attackers can exploit the /tpl/commands.sh endpoint by sending malicious command values to gain root-level system access.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
minidvblinux	minidvblinux	All

References

Exploits

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5718.php https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5718.php

Other References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168749/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/minidvblinux-remote-root-command-execution-via-commandssh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50691? +

MiniDVBLinux 5.4 contains a remote command execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root through the 'command' GET parameter. Attackers can exploit the /tpl/commands.sh endpoint by sending malicious command values to gain root-level system access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2022-50691? +

CVE-2022-50691 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-50691? +

CVE-2022-50691 affects products from minidvblinux, specifically: minidvblinux. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-50691? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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