CVE-2020-10971: Input Validation

Published May 7, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Wavlink Jetstream devices where a crafted POST request can be sent to adm.cgi that will result in the execution of the supplied command if there is an active session at the same time. The POST request itself is not validated to ensure it came from the active session. Affected devices are: Wavlink WN530HG4, Wavlink WN575A3, Wavlink WN579G3,Wavlink WN531G3, Wavlink WN533A8, Wavlink WN531A6, Wavlink WN551K1, Wavlink WN535G3, Wavlink WN530H4, Wavlink WN57X93, WN572HG3, Wavlink WN578A2, Wavlink WN579G3, Wavlink WN579X3, and Jetstream AC3000/ERAC3000

Affected Software

6 affected components
Wavlink Wl-wn575a3 Firmware=rpt75a3.v4300.180801
Wavlink WL-WN575A3
Wavlink Wl-wn530hg4 Firmware=m30hg4.v5030.191116
Wavlink WL-WN530HG4
Wavlink Wl-wn579g3 Firmware=m79x3.v5030.180719
Wavlink Wl-wn579g3

Event History

May 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-10971?

CVE-2020-10971 is a vulnerability on Wavlink Jetstream devices that allows remote command execution via a crafted POST request.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-10971?

CVE-2020-10971 is considered critical with a severity score of 8.8 (out of 10).

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-10971?

Wavlink Wl-wn575a3, Wavlink Wl-wn530hg4, and Wavlink Wl-wn579g3 devices running specific firmware versions are affected by CVE-2020-10971.

4

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending a specially crafted POST request to adm.cgi, which triggers the execution of a specified command.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-10971?

It is recommended to update the firmware of the affected Wavlink Jetstream devices to mitigate the vulnerability.

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