CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-5636: OS Command Injection

First published: Mon Dec 14 2020(Updated: )

Aterm SA3500G firmware versions prior to Ver. 3.5.9 allows an attacker with an administrative privilege to send a specially crafted request to a specific URL, which may result in an arbitrary command execution.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NEC Aterm SA3500G Firmware<3.5.9
NEC Aterm SA3500G Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-5636?

    CVE-2020-5636 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-5636?

    To fix CVE-2020-5636, update the Aterm SA3500G firmware to version 3.5.9 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-5636?

    CVE-2020-5636 affects users of the NEC Aterm SA3500G firmware versions prior to 3.5.9.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2020-5636 allow?

    CVE-2020-5636 allows an attacker with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary commands through a crafted request.

  • When was CVE-2020-5636 published?

    CVE-2020-5636 was published on December 11, 2020.

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