CVE-2010-20059

Public Exploit
FreeNAS < 0.7.2 rev 5543 exec_raw.php Arbitrary Command Execution

Description

FreeNAS 0.7.2 prior to revision 5543 includes an unauthenticated command‐execution backdoor in its web interface. The exec_raw.php script exposes a cmd parameter that is passed directly to the underlying shell without sanitation.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory archive.org
Affected: iXsystems FreeNAS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16313 exploit
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/freenas_exec_raw.rb exploit
https://sourceforge.net/projects/freenas/ product
https://github.com/freenas product
https://www.truenas.com/freenas/ product
https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nnm/5714 third party advisory
https://web.archive.org/web/20101218143110/http://sourceforge.net/projects/freenas/files//stable/0.7.2/NOTES%200.7.2.5543.txt/view vendor advisory patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freenas-arbitrary-command-execution third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-20059?
CVE-2010-20059 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-20059?
To fix CVE-2010-20059, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-20059 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-20059 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2010-20059?
CVE-2010-20059 affects iXsystems FreeNAS.
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