CVE-2020-8233: OS Command Injection
First published: Mon Aug 17 2020(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.
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00019.html
- https://community.ui.com/releases/EdgeMAX-EdgeSwitch-Firmware-v1-9-1-v1-9-1/8a87dfc5-70f5-4055-8d67-570db1f5695c
- https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-advisory-bulletin-014-014/1c32c056-2c64-4e60-ac23-ce7d8f387821
- https://www.ui.com/download/edgemax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8233?
CVE-2020-8233 is a command injection vulnerability in EdgeSwitch firmware <v1.9.0.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8233?
CVE-2020-8233 has a severity level of 8.8 (Critical).
How can I fix CVE-2020-8233?
To fix CVE-2020-8233, upgrade EdgeSwitch firmware to version 1.9.1 or later.
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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