CVE-2020-13117: Command Injection

Published Feb 9, 2021
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Updated

Wavlink WN575A4 and WN579X3 devices through 2020-05-15 allow unauthenticated remote users to inject commands via the key parameter in a login request.

Other sources

Wavlink WN575A4, WN579X3, and WN530G3A devices through 2020-05-15 allow unauthenticated remote users to inject commands via the key parameter in a login request.

MITRE

Affected Software

8 affected components
Wavlink Wn575a4 Firmware<=2020-05-15
Wavlink WN575A4
Wavlink Wn579x3 Firmware<=2020-05-15
Wavlink WN579X3
All of the following
Wavlink Wn575a4 Firmware<=2020-05-15
Wavlink WN575A4
All of the following
Wavlink Wn579x3 Firmware<=2020-05-15
Wavlink WN579X3

Event History

Feb 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:53 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13117?

CVE-2020-13117 is a vulnerability in Wavlink WN575A4 and WN579X3 devices that allows unauthenticated remote users to inject commands via the key parameter in a login request.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-13117?

CVE-2020-13117 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

Which Wavlink devices are affected by CVE-2020-13117?

Wavlink WN575A4 and WN579X3 devices with firmware up to and including 2020-05-15 are affected by CVE-2020-13117.

4

How can unauthenticated remote users exploit CVE-2020-13117?

Unauthenticated remote users can exploit CVE-2020-13117 by injecting commands via the key parameter in a login request.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-13117?

There is currently no known fix or patch for CVE-2020-13117. It is recommended to update to the latest firmware version if available and implement additional security measures.

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