--- title: "Security Warning: Your Computer Systems May Be at Risk for Exploitation Due to the Dangerous “Bash” Vulnerability!" description: "Security Warning: Your Computer Systems May Be at Risk for Exploitation Due to the Dangerous “Bash” Vulnerability!" image: https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/basg.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/security-warning-your-computer-systems-may-be-at-risk-for-exploitation-due-to-the-dangerous-bash-vulnerability#main-content) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) - [Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) - [Services *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) - Example Link - Example Link - Example Link [*Facebook*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/security-warning-your-computer-systems-may-be-at-risk-for-exploitation-due-to-the-dangerous-bash-vulnerability#0) [*Instagram*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/security-warning-your-computer-systems-may-be-at-risk-for-exploitation-due-to-the-dangerous-bash-vulnerability#0) [*LinkedIn*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/security-warning-your-computer-systems-may-be-at-risk-for-exploitation-due-to-the-dangerous-bash-vulnerability#0) [*Twitter*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/security-warning-your-computer-systems-may-be-at-risk-for-exploitation-due-to-the-dangerous-bash-vulnerability#0) [*Youtube*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/security-warning-your-computer-systems-may-be-at-risk-for-exploitation-due-to-the-dangerous-bash-vulnerability#0) [*Medium*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/security-warning-your-computer-systems-may-be-at-risk-for-exploitation-due-to-the-dangerous-bash-vulnerability#0) 1 min read # Security Warning: Your Computer Systems May Be at Risk for Exploitation Due to the Dangerous “Bash” Vulnerability! [Lance Stone](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) : Sep 26, 2014, 7:05:02 PM [Managed IT Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tag/managed-it-services) ![BASH](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/basg.jpg?width=200&name=basg.jpg)A major high severity vulnerability, CVE-2014-6271, has been spreading quickly and impacting a wide range of businesses! The vulnerability, also known as “bash,” involves a UNIX type command shell that’s included in most distributions of Apple OS X and Linux. So how does the vulnerability work? An attacker is able to exploit the vulnerability, then create environment variables that include malicious code. The vulnerability is dangerous due to the ease of exploitation. What does ease of exploitation mean? Well, in the simplest terms, an attacker can: - Gain access to sensitive information. - Manipulate or steal business data. - Remotely execute code to disrupt operations. In addition, the vulnerability presents a fairly unique risk to businesses. Why? There’s a lot of targets – from web servers to software that uses the bash interpreter, the vulnerability can be exploited at any moment. Over the past few days, researchers have been looking into the vulnerability to determine whether or not other interpreters, such as JSP, PHP, Perl, or Python, are affected as well. Sometimes, an interpreter uses bash to execute specific functions, and as a result, other interpreters could also be used to exploit the vulnerability. Ultimately, the impact is high because a wide range of embedded devices, including routers, wireless access points, and home appliances, use CGI scripts. We are working hard to learn more about this “Bash” bug and will post additional information on our blog when we learn more. **Feeling concerned about the vulnerability? To learn more, or to schedule a no-obligation security assessment, give us a call or send us an email. 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