CVE-2007-3010
Alcatel OmniPCX Enterprise Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
CVE-2007-3010 is a command injection vulnerability in Alcatel OmniPCX Enterprise, a widely deployed enterprise communication server. The flaw exists in CGI scripts accessible through the web-based management interface, which fail to properly sanitize user input before passing it to system commands. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary operating system commands with the privileges of the web server process. CISA has added CVE-2007-3010 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation. The EPSS score of 0.54% (97.9th percentile) reflects a high exploitation probability for this long-standing vulnerability.
KEV Information
CVSS Score
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HOpen in CalculatorAffected Products
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| al-enterprise | omnipcx enterprise communication server | <= 7.1 |
Multiple CVSS Assessments
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=119002152126755&w=2(Exploit, Mailing List)
- http://osvdb.org/40521(Broken Link)
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26853(Broken Link, Vendor Advisory)
- http://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2007-001.php(Broken Link)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479699/100/0/threaded(Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25694(Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry)
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3185(Broken Link)
- http://www1.alcatel-lucent.com/psirt/statements/2007002/OXEUMT.htm(Broken Link)
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36632(Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry)
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2007-3010(US Government Resource)
Weakness Type
CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CWE-78 describes a weakness where software constructs operating system commands using externally supplied input without properly neutralizing special elements that could alter the intended command structure. In CVE-2007-3010, CGI scripts on the Alcatel OmniPCX Enterprise management interface pass user-supplied parameters directly to shell commands without adequate sanitization, allowing an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary commands.
Learn more: CWE-78 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
Impact Analysis
CVE-2007-3010 enables full remote command execution on Alcatel OmniPCX Enterprise systems without requiring authentication, threatening the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise communications infrastructure. Attackers can access call records, voicemail data, and directory information, compromising the confidentiality of business communications. With command execution privileges, adversaries can modify PBX configurations, redirect calls, install persistent backdoors, or use the compromised system to pivot into the broader corporate network. The availability of the telephony system is directly at risk, as attackers can disrupt voice services for the entire organization. Given the OmniPCX Enterprise's role as a central communications hub, compromise has cascading effects across business operations.
Exploit Maturity
CVE-2007-3010 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming that this nearly two-decade-old vulnerability continues to be exploited in real-world attacks. The EPSS score of 0.54% (97.9th percentile) places it among the most likely vulnerabilities to be exploited, reflecting the simplicity of the attack and the persistence of unpatched OmniPCX Enterprise deployments. The long-standing availability of exploitation techniques means automated scanning tools routinely probe for this vulnerability.
Remediation
- Apply vendor patches immediately as required by CISA KEV: update Alcatel OmniPCX Enterprise to a version that addresses the CGI command injection vulnerability.
- If the system cannot be patched, restrict all network access to the OmniPCX Enterprise web management interface to only trusted administrative workstations using firewall rules.
- Consider migrating from unsupported or end-of-life OmniPCX Enterprise versions to current, actively maintained communication platforms.
- Audit the OmniPCX Enterprise system for signs of compromise, including unauthorized user accounts, modified CGI scripts, unexpected network connections, and changes to call routing configurations.
- Place the OmniPCX Enterprise management interface on a dedicated management VLAN, inaccessible from general user networks and the internet.
Technical Details
CVE-2007-3010 is a command injection vulnerability in the CGI scripts of the Alcatel OmniPCX Enterprise web-based management interface. The vulnerable CGI handlers construct shell commands by concatenating user-supplied HTTP request parameters without proper input validation or escaping of shell metacharacters. An attacker can inject commands using standard shell metacharacters such as semicolons, backticks, or pipe characters within HTTP request parameters, causing the injected commands to execute with the privileges of the web server process on the underlying Linux or Unix operating system. The vulnerability requires no authentication, making any network-accessible OmniPCX Enterprise management interface a viable target.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2007-3010 being actively exploited?
Yes. Despite being disclosed in 2007, CVE-2007-3010 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming ongoing exploitation. Its EPSS score of 0.54% (97.9th percentile) indicates continued high exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3010?
CVE-2007-3010 affects Alcatel OmniPCX Enterprise, an enterprise PBX and communication server platform. The vulnerability is in the CGI scripts of the web management interface.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3010?
Apply vendor patches from Alcatel-Lucent or, if the system is end-of-life, plan migration to a supported communication platform. Immediately restrict management interface access to trusted networks only.
How severe is CVE-2007-3010?
CVE-2007-3010 is a critical command injection vulnerability enabling unauthenticated remote code execution on enterprise communication servers. Compromise of the OmniPCX Enterprise can disrupt voice services and expose sensitive communications data for the entire organization.
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