Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in Acme Cloud Platform
The Acme Cloud Platform versions 4.2.0 through 4.2.8 contains an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the API gateway component. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to the management interface.
This section explains the vulnerability in everyday language, so anyone can understand the risk and impact.
A serious security hole was found in Acme's cloud software that lets attackers completely take over systems without needing any password or login. The problem affects their Cloud Platform product that many companies use to manage their cloud services.
An attacker only needs to send a specially formatted web request to break in - there are no special skills or inside knowledge required. Once they get in, they can run any commands they want on the system, potentially accessing private data or using the server for malicious purposes.
This is particularly dangerous because the vulnerable system is typically exposed to the internet, making it easy for attackers to find and exploit.
Affected Products
Remediation
1. Immediately upgrade to Acme Cloud Platform version 4.2.9 or later
2. If immediate upgrade is not possible, implement WAF rules to block POST requests to /api/v1/gateway/rpc containing suspicious serialized objects
3. Restrict network access to the management interface using firewall rules
4. Enable enhanced logging and monitoring for detection of exploitation attempts