CVE-2020-23256: Critical severity electerm vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Electerm 1.3.22, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unverified request to electerms service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Electerm Project Electerm=1.3.22

Event History

Jan 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-23256?

CVE-2020-23256 is a vulnerability in Electerm 1.3.22 that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via an unverified request to the electerms service.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-23256?

CVE-2020-23256 is classified as critical with a severity value of 9.8.

3

What software version is affected by CVE-2020-23256?

Electerm version 1.3.22 is affected by CVE-2020-23256.

4

How can the CVE-2020-23256 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2020-23256 vulnerability can be exploited by sending unverified requests to the electerms service, allowing the execution of arbitrary code.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-23256?

At the time of this writing, there is no known fix available for CVE-2020-23256. It is recommended to follow the official Electerm project for any updates and patches.

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