CVE-2020-15489 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 1 Jul 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metacharacter injection in CGI scripts on Wavlink routers.

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-2020-15489?

CVE-2020-15489 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on Wavlink WL-WN530HG4 M30HG4.V5030.191116 devices. Multiple shell metacharacter injection vulnerabilities exist in CGI scripts, leading to remote code execution with root privileges.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-15489?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wavlink Wl-Wn530hg4 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15489?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-15489 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-2020-15489 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-15489 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-794q-c4v9-v45f.