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Threat actors exploit discontinues Boa web servers to target critical infrastructure
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-9833 | /cgi-bin/wapopen in Boa 0.94.14rc21 allows the injection of "../.." using the FILECAMERA variable (sent by GET) to read files with root privileges | 7.5 | 68% | PoC ×2 | |
| CVE-2021-33558 | Boa 0.94.13 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a misconfiguration involving backup.html, preview.html, js/log.js, log.html… | 7.5 | 12% | PoC |
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Microsoft reported that hackers have exploited flaws in a now-discontinued web server called Boa in attacks against critical industries. Microsoft experts believe that threat actors behind a malicious campaign aimed at Indian critical infrastructure earlier this year have exploited security flaws in a now-discontinued web server called Boa.
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