CVE-2020-14505

Description

Advantech iView, versions 5.6 and prior, has an improper neutralization of special elements used in a command (“command injection”) vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to send a HTTP GET or POST request that creates a command string without any validation. The attacker may then remotely execute code.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.00% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: n/a Advantech iView
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14505?
CVE-2020-14505 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-14505?
To fix CVE-2020-14505, 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-2020-14505 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-14505 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-14505?
CVE-2020-14505 affects n/a Advantech iView.
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