What is CVE-2020-35715?

CVE-2020-35715 refers to a vulnerability in Belkin LINKSYS RE6500 devices before firmware version 1.0.012.001 that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.

How severe is CVE-2020-35715?

CVE-2020-35715 is classified as critical with a severity score of 8.8.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-35715?

Belkin LINKSYS RE6500 devices before firmware version 1.0.012.001 are affected by CVE-2020-35715.

How can remote authenticated users exploit CVE-2020-35715?

Remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2020-35715 by using shell metacharacters in a filename to the upload_settings.cgi page.

Are LINKSYS RE6500 devices without the vulnerable firmware version also affected by CVE-2020-35715?

No, LINKSYS RE6500 devices without the firmware version 1.0.012.001 are not vulnerable to CVE-2020-35715.

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CVE-2020-35715

critical

CWE

26/12/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-35715: OS Command Injection

First published: Sat Dec 26 2020(Updated: )

Belkin LINKSYS RE6500 devices before 1.0.012.001 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename to the upload_settings.cgi page.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linksys Re6500 Firmware	<1.0.012.001
LINKSYS RE6500

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What is CVE-2020-35715?
CVE-2020-35715 refers to a vulnerability in Belkin LINKSYS RE6500 devices before firmware version 1.0.012.001 that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2020-35715?
CVE-2020-35715 is classified as critical with a severity score of 8.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-35715?
Belkin LINKSYS RE6500 devices before firmware version 1.0.012.001 are affected by CVE-2020-35715.
How can remote authenticated users exploit CVE-2020-35715?
Remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2020-35715 by using shell metacharacters in a filename to the upload_settings.cgi page.
Are LINKSYS RE6500 devices without the vulnerable firmware version also affected by CVE-2020-35715?
No, LINKSYS RE6500 devices without the firmware version 1.0.012.001 are not vulnerable to CVE-2020-35715.

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