CVE-2020-12839 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attacker can append PHP code to a cron script to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges in iSmartGate PRO.

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-2020-12839?

CVE-2020-12839 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ismartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to privilege escalation by appending PHP code to /cron/checkExpirationDate.php.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12839?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gogogate Ismartgate Pro Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12839?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12839 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2020-12839 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12839 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h8fx-4qrr-fwv4.

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