CVE-2022-41572

Summary

CVE-2022-41572 is a recently disclosed vulnerability in EyesOfNetwork (EON) versions up to 5.3.11. This issue allows an attacker to escalate privileges and gain full control over the server by running nmap as the root user. The vulnerability does not require any user interaction or explicit authentication, making it a significant security concern for affected systems. Successful exploitation of this flaw can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and potential system damage. Administrators are strongly encouraged to update their EON installations to a patched version to mitigate this risk.

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