Vulnerability identifier: #VU25423

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8427

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Traverse
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Kaseya

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation, associated with a Netflow Top Applications reporting API call. A remote unauthenticated attacker can submit a modified JSON field within POST data and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Traverse: All versions

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External links
http://helpdesk.kaseya.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360005409538-Traverse-9-5-20-13-February-2020

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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.