CVE-2020-8233: OS Command Injection

Published Aug 17, 2020
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Updated

A command injection vulnerability exists in EdgeSwitch firmware <v1.9.0 that allowed an authenticated read-only user to execute arbitrary shell commands over the HTTP interface, allowing them to escalate privileges.

Affected Software

16 affected components
UI Edgeswitch Firmware<1.9.0
UI Ep-16-xg
UI Ep-s16
UI Es-12f
UI Es-16-150w
UI Es-24-250w
UI Es-24-500w
UI Es-24-lite
UI Es-48-500w
UI Es-48-750w
UI Es-48-lite
UI Es-8-150w
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp1
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp2
openSUSE Leap=15.1
openSUSE Leap=15.2

Event History

Aug 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8233?

CVE-2020-8233 is a command injection vulnerability in EdgeSwitch firmware <v1.9.0.

2

How does CVE-2020-8233 affect EdgeSwitch firmware?

CVE-2020-8233 allows an authenticated read-only user to execute arbitrary shell commands over the HTTP interface, leading to privilege escalation.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8233?

CVE-2020-8233 has a severity level of 8.8 (Critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-8233?

To fix CVE-2020-8233, upgrade EdgeSwitch firmware to version 1.9.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8233?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-8233 at the following references: [link 1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00019.html), [link 2](https://community.ui.com/releases/EdgeMAX-EdgeSwitch-Firmware-v1-9-1-v1-9-1/8a87dfc5-70f5-4055-8d67-570db1f5695c), [link 3](https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-advisory-bulletin-014-014/1c32c056-2c64-4e60-ac23-ce7d8f387821).

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