Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CloudLinux ai-bolit before 32.7.4 can be tricked while scanning a malicious file. Because the scanner may run with high privileges, the issue can let an attacker overwrite files as root. This is serious for hosting environments that scan customer or web-uploaded content.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority patch for hosting and web-server fleets. The business concern is privileged file overwrite through a defensive tool, not confirmed widespread exploitation.
Technical view
The reported flaw is CWE-95 eval injection in ai-bolit malware de-obfuscation logic. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and required user interaction. The described impact is arbitrary root file overwrite when a crafted file is scanned.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on systems running CloudLinux or Imunify ai-bolit versions before 32.7.4, particularly shared hosting or web servers where untrusted files are submitted, stored, or scanned.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires the vulnerable scanner to process a crafted file, so risk depends on scan workflows and attacker ability to place files for scanning.
Researcher notes
The source bundle names the affected component and fixed threshold but does not provide detailed affected CPEs, exploit indicators, or deeper root-cause specifics. Avoid assuming broader Imunify product impact beyond ai-bolit unless vendor guidance confirms it.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade CloudLinux ai-bolit to version 32.7.4 or later.
- Review the Imunify360 advisory for vendor-specific guidance.
- Restrict scanning of untrusted files until patched where operationally feasible.
- Confirm scanner privileges and reduce unnecessary root execution where supported.
- Monitor for unexpected changes to root-owned files.
Validation and detection
- Inventory servers running CloudLinux or Imunify ai-bolit.
- Check installed ai-bolit versions against 32.7.4.
- Identify workflows that scan customer uploads or untrusted files.
- Review file integrity logs for unexpected root-owned file changes.
- Track vendor advisory updates for any added indicators or mitigations.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://blog.imunify360.com/security-advisory-imunify-ai-bolit-vulnerabilityCVE reference, mitre
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Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.