CVE-2020-26124: Code Injection

Published Oct 2, 2020
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Updated

openmediavault before 4.1.36 and 5.x before 5.5.12 allows authenticated PHP code injection attacks, via the sortfield POST parameter of rpc.php, because jsonencodesafe is not used in config/databasebackend.inc. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary command execution on the underlying operating system as root.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenMediaVault OpenMediaVault<4.1.36
OpenMediaVault OpenMediaVault>=5.0.0<5.5.12

Event History

Oct 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:28 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26124?

CVE-2020-26124 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-26124?

To fix CVE-2020-26124, you should upgrade to OpenMediaVault version 4.1.36 or 5.5.12 or later.

3

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2020-26124?

Exploiting CVE-2020-26124 can result in authenticated PHP code injection that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

4

Which versions of OpenMediaVault are affected by CVE-2020-26124?

OpenMediaVault versions before 4.1.36 and from 5.0.0 to 5.5.12 are affected by CVE-2020-26124.

5

Who is primarily affected by CVE-2020-26124?

Users and administrators of vulnerable OpenMediaVault installations are primarily affected by CVE-2020-26124.

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