CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-24636: OS Command Injection

First published: Mon Mar 29 2021(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.

Credit: security-alert@hpe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Aruba Instant>=6.5.0.0<6.5.4.18
Aruba Instant>=8.3.0.0<8.3.0.14
Aruba Instant>=8.5.0.0<8.5.0.11
Aruba Instant>=8.6.0.0<8.6.0.6
Aruba Instant>=8.7.0.0<8.7.1.0
Siemens SCALANCE W1750D>=8.7.0<8.7.1.3
Siemens Scalance W1750D Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2020-24636 be exploited remotely?

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

  • 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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