CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-8946: OS Command Injection

First published: Wed Feb 12 2020(Updated: )

Netis WF2471 v1.2.30142 devices allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the /cgi-bin-igd/sys_log_clean.cgi log_3g_type parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netis-systems Wf2471 Firmware=1.2.30142
Netis-systems Wf2471

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-8946?

    CVE-2020-8946 is a vulnerability found in Netis WF2471 v1.2.30142 devices that allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-8946?

    CVE-2020-8946 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered critical.

  • How does CVE-2020-8946 work?

    CVE-2020-8946 works by allowing an attacker with authentication to execute arbitrary OS commands by exploiting shell metacharacters in the /cgi-bin-igd/sys_log_clean.cgi log_3g_type parameter.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8946?

    Netis WF2471 v1.2.30142 devices are affected by CVE-2020-8946.

  • Is Netis WF2471 v1.2.30142 vulnerable to CVE-2020-8946?

    Yes, Netis WF2471 v1.2.30142 is vulnerable to CVE-2020-8946.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-8946?

    To fix CVE-2020-8946, it is recommended to update Netis WF2471 firmware to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

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