CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-5738

First published: Tue Apr 14 2020(Updated: )

Grandstream GXP1600 series firmware 1.0.4.152 and below is vulnerable to authenticated remote command execution when an attacker uploads a specially crafted tar file to the HTTP /cgi-bin/upload_vpntar interface.

Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Grandstream Gxp1610 Firmware<=1.0.4.152
Grandstream Gxp1610 Firmware
Grandstream Gxp1615 Firmware<=1.0.4.152
Grandstream GXP1615
Grandstream Gxp1620 Firmware<=1.0.4.152
Grandstream Gxp1620 Firmware
Grandstream Gxp1625 Firmware<=1.0.4.152
Grandstream Gxp1625 Firmware
Grandstream Gxp1628 Firmware<=1.0.4.152
Grandstream Gxp1628 Firmware
Grandstream Gxp1630 Firmware<=1.0.4.152
Grandstream Gxp1630 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-5738?

    CVE-2020-5738 is a vulnerability in Grandstream GXP1600 series firmware 1.0.4.152 and below that allows authenticated remote command execution.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-5738?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-5738 by uploading a specially crafted tar file to the HTTP /cgi-bin/upload_vpntar interface.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-5738?

    CVE-2020-5738 has a severity rating of 8.8 (Critical).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5738?

    Grandstream GXP1600 series firmware 1.0.4.152 and below are affected by CVE-2020-5738.

  • Is Grandstream GXP1610 vulnerable to CVE-2020-5738?

    No, Grandstream GXP1610 is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-5738.

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