CVE-2019-16663 describes a critical command injection vulnerability in rConfig version 3.9.2. An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary system commands by manipulating the 'catCommand' parameter in a GET request to search.crud.php, which is passed directly to the 'exec' function without proper sanitization. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a severe risk with low attack complexity and the potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, its high EPSS score and FAUCET Risk Score of 99/100 suggest a significant likelihood of exploitation, further supported by public proof-of-concept exploits and media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:rconfig:rconfig:3.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.