CVE-2020-15140

Remote Code Execution in Red Discord Bot

Description

In Red Discord Bot before version 3.3.11, a RCE exploit has been discovered in the Trivia module: this exploit allows Discord users with specifically crafted usernames to inject code into the Trivia module's leaderboard command. By abusing this exploit, it's possible to perform destructive actions and/or access sensitive information. This critical exploit has been fixed on version 3.3.11.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Cog-Creators Red-DiscordBot
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Cog-Creators/Red-DiscordBot/security/advisories/GHSA-55j9-849x-26h4 third party advisory
https://github.com/Cog-Creators/Red-DiscordBot/pull/4175/commits/9ab536235bafc2b42c3c17d7ce26f1cc64482a81 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15140?
CVE-2020-15140 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15140?
To fix CVE-2020-15140, 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-2020-15140 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15140 is being actively exploited. 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-2020-15140?
CVE-2020-15140 affects Cog-Creators Red-DiscordBot.
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