CVE-2020-5763

Public Exploit

Description

Grandstream HT800 series firmware version 1.0.17.5 and below contain a backdoor in the SSH service. An authenticated remote attacker can obtain a root shell by correctly answering a challenge prompt.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.52% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: n/a Grandstream HT800 Series
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-43 third party advisory exploit
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-47 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5763?
CVE-2020-5763 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5763?
To fix CVE-2020-5763, 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-2020-5763 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-5763 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5763?
CVE-2020-5763 affects n/a Grandstream HT800 Series.
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