What is the severity of CVE-2020-12473?

CVE-2020-12473 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12473?

To fix CVE-2020-12473, ensure you revert any changed settings in the Converter Executable field back to ffmpeg.exe.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-12473?

CVE-2020-12473 affects all versions of MonoX up to and including 5.1.40.5152.

What is the impact of CVE-2020-12473?

The impact of CVE-2020-12473 allows unauthorized execution of arbitrary programs on the server.

Is physical access required to exploit CVE-2020-12473?

No, physical access is not required; an attacker can exploit CVE-2020-12473 remotely through the admin interface.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-12473

critical

29/4/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-12473

First published: Wed Apr 29 2020(Updated: )

MonoX through 5.1.40.5152 allows admins to execute arbitrary programs by reconfiguring the Converter Executable setting from ffmpeg.exe to a different program.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mono Monox	<=5.1.40.5152

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Reference Links

https://github.com/belong2yourself/vulnerabilities/tree/master/MonoX%20CMS/Privilege%20Escalation%20via%20ConvertVideo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12473?
CVE-2020-12473 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12473?
To fix CVE-2020-12473, ensure you revert any changed settings in the Converter Executable field back to ffmpeg.exe.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-12473?
CVE-2020-12473 affects all versions of MonoX up to and including 5.1.40.5152.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-12473?
The impact of CVE-2020-12473 allows unauthorized execution of arbitrary programs on the server.
Is physical access required to exploit CVE-2020-12473?
No, physical access is not required; an attacker can exploit CVE-2020-12473 remotely through the admin interface.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12473?
CVE-2020-12473 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12473?
To fix CVE-2020-12473, ensure you revert any changed settings in the Converter Executable field back to ffmpeg.exe.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-12473?
CVE-2020-12473 affects all versions of MonoX up to and including 5.1.40.5152.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-12473?
The impact of CVE-2020-12473 allows unauthorized execution of arbitrary programs on the server.
Is physical access required to exploit CVE-2020-12473?
No, physical access is not required; an attacker can exploit CVE-2020-12473 remotely through the admin interface.