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CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

The Mutiny Technology virtual appliance contains a network interface menu which is vulnerable to command injection with root privileges.

An authenticated attacker can run arbitrary commands on the appliance.

Update

The vendor has stated that this vulnerability has been addressed in Mutiny Technology virtual appliance version 4.5-1.12. Users are advised to upgrade to Mutiny Technology virtual appliance version 4.5-1.12 or higher.

Restrict access

As a general good security practice, only allow connections from trusted hosts and networks. Restricting access would prevent an attacker from accessing a Mutiny Technology virtual appliance using stolen credentials from a blocked network location.