Vulnerability identifier: #VU45884

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17352

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Sophos Firewall
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: Sophos

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

Two OS command injection vulnerabilities in the User Portal of Sophos XG Firewall through 2020-08-05 potentially allow an authenticated attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Sophos Firewall: 17.5 - 18.0

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External links
http://community.sophos.com/b/security-blog
http://community.sophos.com/b/security-blog/posts/advisory-resolved-authenticated-rce-issues-in-user-portal-cve-2020-17352

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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