CVE-2020-14081 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 15 Jun 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary commands on TRENDnet TEW-827DRU routers via command injection in the apply.cgi script.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-14081?

CVE-2020-14081 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jun 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TRENDnet TEW-827DRU devices through 2.06B04 contain multiple command injections in apply.cgi via the action send_log_email with the key auth_acname (or auth_passwd), allowing an authenticated user to run arbitrary commands on the device.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14081?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendnet Tew-827dru Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14081?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14081 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-2020-14081 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14081 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5vph-wh8h-x2qx.