CVE-2020-5524: OS Command Injection
First published: Fri Feb 21 2020(Updated: )
Aterm series (Aterm WF1200C firmware Ver1.2.1 and earlier, Aterm WG1200CR firmware Ver1.2.1 and earlier, Aterm WG2600HS firmware Ver1.3.2 and earlier) allows an attacker on the same network segment to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges via UPnP function.
Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NEC Aterm WG2600HS firmware | <=1.3.2 | |
| NEC Aterm WG2600HS | ||
| Nec Aterm Wf1200c Firmware | <=1.2.1 | |
| Nec Aterm Wf1200c | ||
| Nec Aterm Wg1200cr Firmware | <=1.2.1 | |
| Nec Aterm Wg1200cr |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-5524.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5524?
The severity of CVE-2020-5524 is high (8.8).
Which Aterm series firmware versions are affected by CVE-2020-5524?
Aterm WF1200C firmware Ver1.2.1 and earlier, Aterm WG1200CR firmware Ver1.2.1 and earlier, Aterm WG2600HS firmware Ver1.3.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2020-5524.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-5524?
An attacker on the same network segment can exploit CVE-2020-5524 by executing arbitrary OS commands with root privileges via the UPnP function.
How can I fix the vulnerability in Aterm series firmware?
To fix the vulnerability in Aterm series firmware, it is recommended to update to the latest firmware version available.
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