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CVE-2020-8958

7.2 · HIGH

Guangzhou 1GE ONU V2801RW 1.9.1-181203 through 2.9.0-181024 and V2804RGW 1.9.1-181203 through 2.9.0-181024 devices allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters i…

Published Jul 15, 2020CWE-78EPSS 45.72%

Overview

CVE-2020-8958 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 15, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Guangzhou 1GE ONU V2801RW 1.9.1-181203 through 2.9.0-181024 and V2804RGW 1.9.1-181203 through 2.9.0-181024 devices allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the boaform/admin/formPing Dest IP Address field.

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.

References

GitHubgithub.com/qurbat/gponRefwww.gpononu.com/dual-mode-onu/1GE-Router-WiFi-ONU.htmlRefwww.gpononu.com/gpon-ont/4ge-epon-onu-v2804ew.htmlRefwww.karansaini.com/os-command-injection-v-sol/GitHubgithub.com/qurbat/gponRefwww.gpononu.com/dual-mode-onu/1GE-Router-WiFi-ONU.htmlRefwww.gpononu.com/gpon-ont/4ge-epon-onu-v2804ew.htmlRefwww.karansaini.com/os-command-injection-v-sol/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8958?

CVE-2020-8958 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 15, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-8958?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-8958?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-8958?

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