#VU47495 OS Command Injection in EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch - CVE-2020-8233

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#VU47495 OS Command Injection in EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch - CVE-2020-8233

Published: August 17, 2020 / Updated: October 11, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47495
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8233
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch
Software vendor:
Ubiquiti Networks

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote authenticated user can pass specially crafted data via the HTTP interface and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system with elevated privileges.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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