CVE-2016-6649: dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2016-6649 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Command Injection vulnerability in dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 03-02-2017
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

EMC RecoverPoint versions before 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions before 5.0 are affected by multiple command injection vulnerabilities where a malicious administrator with configuration privileges may bypass the user interface and escalate his privileges to root.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.