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CVE-2020-10971

8.8 · HIGH

An issue was discovered on Wavlink Jetstream devices where a crafted POST request can be sent to adm.cgi that will result in the execution of the supplied command if there is an active session at t…

Published May 7, 2020CWE-20EPSS 2.73%

Overview

CVE-2020-10971 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 7, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An issue was discovered on Wavlink Jetstream devices where a crafted POST request can be sent to adm.cgi that will result in the execution of the supplied command if there is an active session at the same time. The POST request itself is not validated to ensure it came from the active session. Affected devices are: Wavlink WN530HG4, Wavlink WN575A3, Wavlink WN579G3,Wavlink WN531G3, Wavlink WN533A8, Wavlink WN531A6, Wavlink WN551K1, Wavlink WN535G3, Wavlink WN530H4, Wavlink WN57X93, WN572HG3, Wavlink WN578A2, Wavlink WN579G3, Wavlink WN579X3, and Jetstream AC3000/ERAC3000

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-10971?

CVE-2020-10971 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 7, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-10971?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-10971?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-10971?

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