CVE-2020-15415: DrayTek Multiple Vigor Routers OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Jun 30, 2020
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Updated

DrayTek Vigor3900, Vigor2960, and Vigor300B devices contain an OS command injection vulnerability in cgi-bin/mainfunction.cgi/cvmcfgupload that allows for remote code execution via shell metacharacters in a filename when the text/x-python-script content type is used.

Other sources

On DrayTek Vigor3900, Vigor2960, and Vigor300B devices before 1.5.1, cgi-bin/mainfunction.cgi/cvmcfgupload allows remote command execution via shell metacharacters in a filename when the text/x-python-script content type is used, a different issue than CVE-2020-14472.

Affected Software

13 affected components
DrayTek Multiple Vigor Routers
DrayTek Vigor3900 Firmware<1.5.1
DrayTek Vigor3900
DrayTek Vigor2960 Firmware<1.5.1
DrayTek Vigor2960
DrayTek Vigor300b Firmware<1.5.1
DrayTek Vigor300B
All of the following
DrayTek Vigor3900 Firmware<1.5.1
DrayTek Vigor3900
All of the following
DrayTek Vigor2960 Firmware<1.5.1
DrayTek Vigor2960
All of the following
DrayTek Vigor300b Firmware<1.5.1
DrayTek Vigor300B

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade DrayTek Vigor3900 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.5.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade DrayTek Vigor2960 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.5.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade DrayTek Vigor300B to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.5.1
  4. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Jun 30, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 30, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-15415?

CVE-2020-15415 is a vulnerability found in DrayTek Vigor3900, Vigor2960, and Vigor300B devices before 1.5.1, allowing remote command execution via shell metacharacters in a filename when the text/x-python-script content type is used.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-15415?

CVE-2020-15415 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

Which DrayTek devices are affected by CVE-2020-15415?

DrayTek Vigor3900, Vigor2960, and Vigor300B devices before version 1.5.1 are affected by CVE-2020-15415.

4

How can CVE-2020-15415 be exploited?

CVE-2020-15415 can be exploited by using shell metacharacters in a filename when the text/x-python-script content type is used on vulnerable DrayTek devices.

5

Is there a patch or update available for CVE-2020-15415?

Yes, updating DrayTek Vigor3900, Vigor2960, and Vigor300B devices to version 1.5.1 or later will fix the vulnerability.

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