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CVE-2020-16282

8.8 · HIGH

In the default configuration of Rangee GmbH RangeeOS 8.0.4, all components are executed in the context of the privileged root user.

Published Aug 20, 2020CWE-78EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2020-16282 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 20, 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 requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the default configuration of Rangee GmbH RangeeOS 8.0.4, all components are executed in the context of the privileged root user. This may allow a local attacker to break out of the restricted environment or inject malicious code into the application and fully compromise the operating system.

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.

References

Refwww.contextis.com/en/resources/advisories/cve-2020-16282Refwww.contextis.com/en/resources/advisories/cve-2020-16282

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16282?

CVE-2020-16282 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 20, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-16282?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-16282?

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-2020-16282?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-16282 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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