CVE-2020-17505 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 12 Aug 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can inject commands via the service-cmds parameter in Artica Web Proxy, leading to root-level code execution.

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-2020-17505?

CVE-2020-17505 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Aug 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Artica Web Proxy 4.30.000000 allows an authenticated remote attacker to inject commands via the service-cmds parameter in cyrus.php. These commands are executed with root privileges via service_cmds_peform.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-17505?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Articatech Web Proxy.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17505?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-17505 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-2020-17505 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-17505 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m3f9-9cw6-5ccj.