CVE-2020-10787
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.50%
Last modified
CVE-2020-10787 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege in Vesta Control Panel through 0.9.8-26 allows an attacker to gain root system access from the admin account via v-change-user-password (aka the user password change script).. EPSS estimates a 2.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An elevation of privilege in Vesta Control Panel through 0.9.8-26 allows an attacker to gain root system access from the admin account via v-change-user-password (aka the user password change script).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vestacp | Vesta Control Panel | <= 0.9.8-26 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/snippets/1954764Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/snippets/1954764Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-10787?
An elevation of privilege in Vesta Control Panel through 0.9.8-26 allows an attacker to gain root system access from the admin account via v-change-user-password (aka the user password change script).
How severe is CVE-2020-10787?
CVE-2020-10787 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10787?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-10787?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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