CVE-2020-11852: OS Command Injection

Published Aug 7, 2020
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Updated

DKIM key management page vulnerability on Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway (SMG). Affecting all SMG Appliance running releases prior to July 2020. The vulnerability could allow a logged in user with rights to generate DKIM key information to inject system commands into the call to the DKIM system command.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microfocus Secure Messaging Gateway<2020-07-01

Event History

Aug 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11852?

CVE-2020-11852 has a medium severity rating, as it involves command injection through the DKIM key management page.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-11852?

To fix CVE-2020-11852, you should upgrade to a version of Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway released after July 2020.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-11852?

CVE-2020-11852 affects all Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway Appliance versions prior to July 2020.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2020-11852?

CVE-2020-11852 is a command injection vulnerability that allows a logged-in user to execute arbitrary system commands.

5

Can CVE-2020-11852 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-11852 requires local login access to exploit, hence it is not a remote vulnerability.

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