CVE-2020-17363 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.9 Published 31 Dec 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on USVN servers by injecting shell metacharacters into Timeline module parameters.

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-2020-17363?

CVE-2020-17363 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Dec 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

USVN (aka User-friendly SVN) before 1.0.9 allows remote code execution via shell metacharacters in the number_start or number_end parameter to LastHundredRequest (aka lasthundredrequestAction) in the Timeline module. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2020-25069.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-17363?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Usvn Usvn.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17363?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-17363 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-2020-17363 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-17363 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3435-jrhh-rq8g.