CVE-2020-12124 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary Linux commands as root on WAVLINK routers via the live_api.cgi endpoint without authentication.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-12124?

CVE-2020-12124 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote command-line injection vulnerability in the /cgi-bin/live_api.cgi endpoint of the WAVLINK WN530H4 M30H4.V5030.190403 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary Linux commands as root without authentication.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12124?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wavlink Wn530h4 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12124?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12124 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2020-12124 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-12124 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qjcv-q7cx-q8cc.

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