Vulnerability identifier: #VU25402

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9020

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Vantage Velocity
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Iteris, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the "cgi-bin/timeconfig.py". A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the NTP Server field on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Vantage Velocity: 2.3.1 - 3.0

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External links
http://sku11army.blogspot.com/2020/01/iteris-vantage-velocity-field-unit-os.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.