CVE-2020-24636: OS Command Injection

Published Mar 29, 2021
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Updated

A remote execution of arbitrary commands vulnerability was discovered in some Aruba Instant Access Point (IAP) products in version(s): Aruba Instant 6.5.x: 6.5.4.17 and below; Aruba Instant 8.3.x: 8.3.0.13 and below; Aruba Instant 8.5.x: 8.5.0.10 and below; Aruba Instant 8.6.x: 8.6.0.5 and below; Aruba Instant 8.7.x: 8.7.0.0 and below. Aruba has released patches for Aruba Instant that address this security vulnerability.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Arubanetworks Instant>=6.5.0.0<6.5.4.18
Arubanetworks Instant>=8.3.0.0<8.3.0.14
Arubanetworks Instant>=8.5.0.0<8.5.0.11
Arubanetworks Instant>=8.6.0.0<8.6.0.6
Arubanetworks Instant>=8.7.0.0<8.7.1.0
Siemens Scalance W1750d Firmware>=8.7.0<8.7.1.3
Siemens SCALANCE W1750D

Event History

Mar 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24636?

CVE-2020-24636 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24636?

CVE-2020-24636 affects various versions of Aruba Instant Access Point products and Siemens SCALANCE W1750D firmware.

3

How do I fix CVE-2020-24636?

To mitigate CVE-2020-24636, update the affected Aruba Instant Access Point software to the latest version beyond the vulnerable releases.

4

Can CVE-2020-24636 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-24636 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands remotely, making it highly exploitable.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-24636?

Yes, patches and updates for CVE-2020-24636 are available from Aruba Networks for the affected versions.

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