CVE-2020-10221: rConfig OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Mar 8, 2020
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Updated

lib/ajaxHandlers/ajaxAddTemplate.php in rConfig through 3.94 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the fileName POST parameter.

Other sources

rConfig lib/ajaxHandlers/ajaxAddTemplate.php contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute OS commands via shell metacharacters in the fileName POST parameter.

— CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
rConfig rConfig<=3.9.4
rConfig rConfig

Event History

Mar 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:03 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this rConfig vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this rConfig vulnerability is CVE-2020-10221.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is rConfig OS Command Injection Vulnerability.

3

What is the description of this vulnerability?

The rConfig lib/ajaxHandlers/ajaxAddTemplate.php file contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute OS commands by exploiting shell metacharacters in the fileName POST parameter.

4

Which software is affected by this vulnerability?

The rConfig software, specifically versions up to and including 3.9.4, is affected by this vulnerability.

5

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.

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