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CVE-2020-24057

8.8 · HIGH

The management website of the Verint S5120FD Verint_FW_0_42 unit features a CGI endpoint ('ipfilter.cgi') that allows the user to manage network filtering on the unit.

Published Aug 21, 2020CWE-78EPSS 5.48%

Overview

CVE-2020-24057 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 21, 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. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The management website of the Verint S5120FD Verint_FW_0_42 unit features a CGI endpoint ('ipfilter.cgi') that allows the user to manage network filtering on the unit. This endpoint is vulnerable to a command injection. An authenticated attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary commands as 'root'.

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-2020-24057?

CVE-2020-24057 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 21, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-24057?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-24057?

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.

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