CVE-2020-24916: OS Command Injection
First published: Wed Sep 09 2020(Updated: )
CGI implementation in Yaws web server versions 1.81 to 2.0.7 is vulnerable to OS command injection.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu/yaws | <2.0.4+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1 | 2.0.4+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1 |
| ubuntu/yaws | <2.0.8+dfsg-1 | 2.0.8+dfsg-1 |
| debian/yaws | 2.0.8+dfsg-3 2.1.1+dfsg-2 2.2.0+dfsg-1 | |
| Yaws | >=1.81<=2.0.7 | |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/erlyaws/yaws/commits/master
- https://github.com/vulnbe/poc-yaws-cgi-shell-injection
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159106/Yaws-2.0.7-XML-Injection-Command-Injection.html
- https://vuln.be/post/yaws-xxe-and-shell-injections/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00022.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4569-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4773
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-24916
- https://github.com/erlyaws/yaws/commit/799b3b526d15b7a9bc43ae97165aeb085f18fac1
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-24916
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4569-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-24916
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24916
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-24916
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24916?
CVE-2020-24916 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for OS command injection.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24916?
To fix CVE-2020-24916, upgrade to Yaws versions 2.0.8 or later.
Which versions of Yaws are affected by CVE-2020-24916?
Yaws web server versions from 1.81 to 2.0.7 are affected by CVE-2020-24916.
Can CVE-2020-24916 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2020-24916 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, leading to unauthorized access.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2020-24916?
CVE-2020-24916 affects systems running Yaws on both Debian and Ubuntu platforms.
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