Yachtcontrol - RCE (CVE-2019-17270)
Description
Yachtcontrol through 2019-10-06: It's possible to perform direct Operating System commands as an unauthenticated user via the "/pages/systemcall.php?command={COMMAND}" page and parameter, where {COMMAND} will be executed and returning the results to the client. Affects Yachtcontrol webservers disclosed via Dutch GPRS/4G mobile IP-ranges. IP addresses vary due to DHCP client leasing of telco's.
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2019-17270 is a critical vulnerability in Yachtcontrol webservers that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute operating system commands by leveraging insufficient input validation on a specific application endpoint.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 16th of May 2024.
Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2019-17270 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2019-17270 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.
Exploitation attempts are centered on requests to URLs containing /pages/systemcall.php.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2019-12-10 |
| Rule Released | 2024-05-16 |
| CrowdSec First Seen | 2024-11-24 |