CVE-2020-8816

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

Pi-hole Web v4.3.2 (aka AdminLTE) allows Remote Code Execution by privileged dashboard users via a crafted DHCP static lease.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 93.32% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/commits/master third party advisory patch
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157861/Pi-Hole-4.3.2-DHCP-MAC-OS-Command-Execution.html third party advisory vdb entry
https://natedotred.wordpress.com/2020/03/28/cve-2020-8816-pi-hole-remote-code-execution/ third party advisory exploit
https://twitter.com/Nate_Kappa/status/1243900213665902592?s=20 press/media coverage
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/releases/tag/v4.3.3 third party advisory release notes
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/pull/1165 third party advisory patch
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158737/Pi-hole-4.3.2-Remote-Code-Execution.html third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8816?
CVE-2020-8816 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8816?
To fix CVE-2020-8816, 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-2020-8816 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2020-8816 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~93% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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