CVE-2019-20504
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 8.26%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20504 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. service/krashrpt.php in Quest KACE K1000 Systems Management Appliance before 6.4 SP3 (6.4.120822) allows a remote attacker to execute code via shell metacharacters in the kuid parameter.. EPSS estimates a 8.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
service/krashrpt.php in Quest KACE K1000 Systems Management Appliance before 6.4 SP3 (6.4.120822) allows a remote attacker to execute code via shell metacharacters in the kuid parameter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Quest | Kace Systems Management | < 6.4.120822 |
References
- https://www.rcesecurity.com/2019/04/dell-kace-k1000-remote-code-execution-the-story-of-bug-k1-18652/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.rcesecurity.com/2019/04/dell-kace-k1000-remote-code-execution-the-story-of-bug-k1-18652/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20504?
service/krashrpt.php in Quest KACE K1000 Systems Management Appliance before 6.4 SP3 (6.4.120822) allows a remote attacker to execute code via shell metacharacters in the kuid parameter.
How severe is CVE-2019-20504?
CVE-2019-20504 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20504?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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