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CVE-2020-8168

8.8 · HIGH

We have recently released new version of AirMax AirOS firmware v6.3.0 for TI, XW and XM boards that fixes vulnerabilities found on AirMax AirOS v6.2.0 and prior TI, XW and XM boards, according to t…

Published May 26, 2020CWE-352EPSS 0.69%

Overview

CVE-2020-8168 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

We have recently released new version of AirMax AirOS firmware v6.3.0 for TI, XW and XM boards that fixes vulnerabilities found on AirMax AirOS v6.2.0 and prior TI, XW and XM boards, according to the description below:Attackers can abuse multiple end-points not protected against cross-site request forgery (CSRF), as a result authenticated users can be persuaded to visit malicious web pages, which allows attackers to perform arbitrary actions, such as downgrade the device's firmware to older versions, modify configuration, upload arbitrary firmware, exfiltrate files and tokens.Mitigation:Update to the latest AirMax AirOS firmware version available at the AirMax download page.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8168?

CVE-2020-8168 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-8168?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-8168?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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