CVE-2020-15922 in eFramework
Summary
by MITRE
There is an OS Command Injection in Mida eFramework 2.9.0 that allows an attacker to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) with administrative (root) privileges. Authentication is required.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/14/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-15922 represents a critical operating system command injection flaw within the Mida eFramework version 2.9.0. This security weakness resides in the framework's handling of user input within command execution contexts, creating a pathway for malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability specifically affects the administrative components of the framework, allowing successful exploitation to yield root-level privileges, thereby providing complete system compromise. The requirement for authentication means that an attacker must first establish valid credentials before attempting exploitation, though this does not mitigate the severity of the potential impact once access is obtained.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the framework's command execution mechanisms. When legitimate administrative users submit specific inputs through the framework's interface, the application fails to properly escape or filter special characters that could be interpreted as shell commands. This flaw maps directly to CWE-77, which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter. The injection occurs within the context where administrative functions are processed, typically involving system-level commands that require elevated privileges to execute. Attackers can leverage this weakness to construct malicious payloads that, when processed by the framework, result in unintended command execution on the underlying operating system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution to encompass complete system compromise and potential lateral movement within network environments. Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute commands with the highest available privileges, potentially enabling them to install backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, modify system configurations, or establish persistent access. The administrative context of the vulnerability means that attackers who gain access to legitimate administrative accounts can leverage this flaw to escalate their privileges further, potentially bypassing additional security controls. This represents a significant risk to organizations relying on the Mida eFramework, as it provides a direct path to system takeover without requiring additional attack vectors or exploitation techniques.
Organizations must implement immediate mitigations to address this vulnerability, beginning with the urgent application of vendor-provided patches or updates to the Mida eFramework. The recommended approach includes conducting comprehensive security assessments to identify all systems running the vulnerable version and ensuring proper input validation mechanisms are implemented across all administrative interfaces. Network segmentation and privilege separation should be enforced to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. Additionally, monitoring solutions should be enhanced to detect unusual command execution patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. From a compliance standpoint, this vulnerability directly impacts security frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001, as it represents a failure to maintain adequate input validation controls and proper privilege management. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and runtime application self-protection mechanisms to provide additional layers of defense against similar injection attacks. Regular security training for administrators and developers on secure coding practices is essential to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced in future versions of the framework.