CVE-2020-8234: Command Injection
First published: Fri Aug 21 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability exists in The EdgeMax EdgeSwitch firmware <v1.9.1 where the EdgeSwitch legacy web interface SIDSSL cookie for admin can be guessed, enabling the attacker to obtain high privileges and get a root shell by a Command injection.
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| EdgeMax Firmware | <1.9.1 | |
| ui ep-s16 | ||
| UI ES-12F | ||
| Ubiquiti Networks US-16-150W | ||
| UI ES-16-XG | ||
| UI ES-24-250W | ||
| Cisco SG500X-24P | ||
| ui es-24-lite | ||
| Ubiquiti Networks UISP US-48-500W | ||
| UI ES-48 | ||
| UI ES-48 | ||
| Ubiquiti Networks US-8-150W |
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Reference Links
- 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
- https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-advisory-bulletin-014-014/1c32c056-2c64-4e60-ac23-ce7d8f387821%2C
- https://community.ui.com/releases/EdgeMAX-EdgeSwitch-Firmware-v1-9-1-v1-9-1/8a87dfc5-70f5-4055-8d67-570db1f5695c%2C
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this EdgeMax EdgeSwitch firmware vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-8234.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-8234?
The severity rating of CVE-2020-8234 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-8234?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-8234 by guessing the EdgeSwitch legacy web interface SIDSSL cookie for admin, enabling them to obtain high privileges and execute a command injection to gain a root shell.
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-8234?
The affected software for CVE-2020-8234 is The EdgeMax EdgeSwitch firmware prior to version 1.9.1.
How can I fix the CVE-2020-8234 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2020-8234 vulnerability, update The EdgeMax EdgeSwitch firmware to version 1.9.1 or newer.
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