BBOT 2.1.0: When Open-Source Tools Give Hackers a VIP Pass
Discover how BBOT 2.1.0 can transform from an innocent OSINT tool into a local privilege escalation nightmare via a sneaky malicious module. When misconfigured with sudo access, it’s like giving the keys to the castle to a devious python script. Stay informed, stay secure!
Hot Take:
Who knew that BBOT wasn’t just a clever acronym for “Bumbling Big OSINT Tool”? Apparently, it’s also a ticket to the root shell express with a minor detour through “Oops, I misconfigured my sudo!” avenue. Who needs hackers when you’ve got your own tool doing the dirty work? Maybe it’s time to add “sudo not-so-superuser” to its list of features. Move over, Skynet; BBOT is here to take over the world… one privilege escalation at a time!
Key Points:
- BBOT 2.1.0 can be exploited for local privilege escalation when misconfigured with sudo access.
- The exploit involves executing a malicious Python module during OSINT scans.
- This flaw is particularly vulnerable when BBOT is set up with NOPASSWD in sudoers.
- The exploit results in spawning a root shell via the `setup()` function.
- This issue serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with misconfigured open-source tools.
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