CVE-2020-15862: High severity Net-SNMP Net-SNMP vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Net-SNMP through 5.7.3 has Improper Privilege Management because SNMP WRITE access to the EXTEND MIB provides the ability to run arbitrary commands as root.
Net-SNMP through 5.8 has Improper Privilege Management because SNMP WRITE access to the EXTEND MIB provides the ability to run arbitrary commands as root.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Net-SNMP vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Net-SNMP vulnerability is CVE-2020-15862.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15862?
The severity of CVE-2020-15862 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the description of CVE-2020-15862?
CVE-2020-15862 is a vulnerability in Net-SNMP through version 5.7.3 that allows for improper privilege management, allowing SNMP WRITE access to the EXTEND MIB to run arbitrary commands as root.
Which versions of Net-SNMP are affected by CVE-2020-15862?
Net-SNMP versions up to and including 5.7.3 are affected by CVE-2020-15862.
How can I fix CVE-2020-15862?
To fix CVE-2020-15862, update Net-SNMP to version 5.7.3+dfsg-1.8ubuntu3.6 (for Ubuntu) or apply the appropriate security patches for your distribution.