CVE-2020-10789

Name: CVE-2020-10789
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-25T14:15:12.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10789 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. openITCOCKPIT before 3.7.3 has a web-based terminal that allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters that are mishandled on an su command line in app/Lib/SudoMessageInterface.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

openITCOCKPIT before 3.7.3 has a web-based terminal that allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters that are mishandled on an su command line in app/Lib/SudoMessageInterface.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.95%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
It-Novum	Openitcockpit	< 3.7.3

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10789?

How severe is CVE-2020-10789?

CVE-2020-10789 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10789?

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-2020-10789?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST