CVE-2020-5763: Weak Encryption

Published Jul 29, 2020
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Updated

Grandstream HT800 series firmware version 1.0.17.5 and below contain a backdoor in the SSH service. An authenticated remote attacker can obtain a root shell by correctly answering a challenge prompt.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Grandstream Ht801 Firmware<=1.0.17.5
Grandstream HT801
Grandstream Ht802 Firmware<=1.0.17.5
Grandstream HT802
Grandstream Ht812 Firmware<=1.0.17.5
Grandstream Ht812
Grandstream Ht814 Firmware<=1.0.17.5
Grandstream Ht814
Grandstream Ht818 Firmware<=1.0.17.5
Grandstream Ht818
Grandstream Ht813 Firmware<=1.0.17.5
Grandstream Ht813

Event History

Jul 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:51 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5763?

CVE-2020-5763 is a vulnerability in the Grandstream HT800 series firmware version 1.0.17.5 and below that contains a backdoor in the SSH service, allowing an authenticated remote attacker to obtain a root shell.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-5763?

CVE-2020-5763 has a severity score of 8.8 (Critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5763?

Grandstream HT800 series firmware version 1.0.17.5 and below are affected by CVE-2020-5763.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-5763?

An authenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2020-5763 by correctly answering a challenge prompt in the SSH service to obtain a root shell.

5

Are there any reference links for CVE-2020-5763?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-5763 at the following links: [Tenable Research Advisory TRA-2020-43](https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-43) and [Tenable Research Advisory TRA-2020-47](https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-47).

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