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- CVE-2020-24263
CVE-2020-24263
First published: Tue Mar 16 2021(Updated: )
Portainer 1.24.1 and earlier is affected by an insecure permissions vulnerability that may lead to remote arbitrary code execution. A non-admin user is allowed to spawn new containers with critical capabilities such as SYS_MODULE, which can be used to take over the Docker host.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Portainer Portainer | <=1.24.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24263?
CVE-2020-24263 is an insecure permissions vulnerability in Portainer 1.24.1 and earlier versions.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24263?
CVE-2020-24263 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2020-24263 affect Portainer?
CVE-2020-24263 allows a non-admin user to spawn containers with critical capabilities, which can lead to remote arbitrary code execution and compromise the Docker host.
How can I fix CVE-2020-24263?
Upgrade to a version of Portainer that is not affected by CVE-2020-24263.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-24263?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-24263 at the following link: [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/portainer/portainer/issues/4105)
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