External risk intelligence

SolarView Compact Command Injection Vulnerability.

CVE advisoryKnown Exploit

CVE-2022-29303

A command injection vulnerability in SolarView Compact's web server can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This could lead to system compromise and data loss. The business risk is high due to potential unauthorized access and control.

4Halo Surface Signal

OS Command Injection

Contec Sv Cpt Mc310 Firmware

6.00

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2022-29303

SolarView Compact is an energy management appliance typically deployed to monitor and manage solar power generation systems. Such devices are commonly exposed to the internet or wide area networks to provide remote monitoring and management capabilities to operators, making the web-based administrative interface a likely internet-facing attack surface.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

SolarView Compact's web server is vulnerable due to an issue in its mail configuration. This flaw allows unauthorized code execution. The impact can lead to compromised systems and data.

  • Vulnerable mail configuration feature
  • Command injection weakness
  • System compromise and data loss

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker can exploit a command injection vulnerability in SolarView Compact. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. The attack path involves an attacker sending specially crafted input to the web server, which then executes the commands. This can lead to unauthorized access and control over the targeted system.

  • System is exposed externally.
  • Attacker sends malicious input.
  • Attacker gains control.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability presents a significant risk, as it allows for the injection of arbitrary commands into the affected system. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or complete system compromise. The ease of exploitation and potential for widespread damage underscore the critical nature of this threat. Organizations utilizing the affected product should consider immediate remediation actions.

  • Attacker skill level: Low
  • Required access or conditions: None
  • Business risk or urgency: High

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-29303, affects SolarView Compact versions 6.00 and presents a critical risk due to a command injection flaw within the conf_mail.php file. Organizations utilizing this product may face significant business risk, including potential compromise of systems, unauthorized access to data, and disruption of operations. Given the critical severity and confirmed exploitation, immediate action is advised to address the vulnerability.

  • Locate all instances of affected assets.
  • Reduce exposure or isolate compromised systems.
  • Apply vendor fixes, verify, and monitor.

Frequently asked questions

What is SolarView Compact and what is it used for?

SolarView Compact is an energy management appliance used to monitor and manage solar power generation systems. It provides a web-based interface for operators to remotely access and control these systems.

What is the weakness in SolarView Compact (CVE-2022-29303)?

The weakness is a command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) in the conf_mail.php file. This means an attacker can trick the software into running unintended commands, potentially leading to unauthorized system control.

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this by sending specially crafted input to the SolarView Compact web server. This input is then processed in a way that allows the attacker's commands to be executed on the system. No authentication is required to trigger this vulnerability.

Who should be concerned about this vulnerability?

Organizations that use SolarView Compact should be concerned. Halo Surface Signal indicates this product is likely internet-facing, meaning attackers could potentially reach it from outside the organization's network.

What are the first steps to address this CVE?

First, identify all instances of the affected SolarView Compact software. Then, consider isolating any systems that might be compromised and apply any available updates or fixes provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability.

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