CVE-2020-24581 Command injection in n/a

High 8.0 Published 22 Dec 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An authenticated user can execute arbitrary OS commands via a hidden CGI endpoint on D-Link DSL-2888A devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-24581?

CVE-2020-24581 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. It contains an execute_cmd.cgi feature (that is not reachable via the web user interface) that lets an authenticated user execute Operating System commands.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24581?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dsl2888a Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24581?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24581 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-2020-24581 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24581 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3hhh-hv27-4gjh.