CVE-2020-11016

Remote code execution in Message sending functionality in IntelMQ Manager

Description

IntelMQ Manager from version 1.1.0 and before version 2.1.1 has a vulnerability where the backend incorrectly handled messages given by user-input in the "send" functionality of the Inspect-tool of the Monitor component. An attacker with access to the IntelMQ Manager could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the webserver. Version 2.1.1 fixes the vulnerability.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.37% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory cert.at
Affected: certtools IntelMQ Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/certtools/intelmq-manager/security/advisories/GHSA-rrhh-rcgp-q2m2 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/certtools/intelmq-manager/commit/b9a2ac43a4f99d764b827108f6a99dc4a9faa013 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/certtools/intelmq-manager/releases/tag/2.1.1 third party advisory
https://lists.cert.at/pipermail/intelmq-users/2020-April/000161.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11016?
CVE-2020-11016 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-11016?
To fix CVE-2020-11016, 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-2020-11016 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-11016 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-11016?
CVE-2020-11016 affects certtools IntelMQ Manager.
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