CVE-2020-10808

Name: CVE-2020-10808
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-22T17:15:11.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 77.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10808 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Vesta Control Panel (VestaCP) through 0.9.8-26 allows Command Injection via the schedule/backup Backup Listing Endpoint. The attacker must be able to create a crafted filename on the server, as demonstrated by an FTP session that renames .bash_logout to a .bash_logout' substring followed by shell metacharacters.. EPSS estimates a 77.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vesta Control Panel (VestaCP) through 0.9.8-26 allows Command Injection via the schedule/backup Backup Listing Endpoint. The attacker must be able to create a crafted filename on the server, as demonstrated by an FTP session that renames .bash_logout to a .bash_logout' substring followed by shell metacharacters.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

77.26%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vestacp	Vesta Control Panel	<= 0.9.8-26

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157111/Vesta-Control-Panel-Authenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157219/Vesta-Control-Panel-Authenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://forum.vestacp.com/viewforum.php?f=25Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/13094Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://pentest.blog/vesta-control-panel-second-order-remote-code-execution-0day-step-by-step-analysis/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157111/Vesta-Control-Panel-Authenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157219/Vesta-Control-Panel-Authenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://forum.vestacp.com/viewforum.php?f=25Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/13094Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://pentest.blog/vesta-control-panel-second-order-remote-code-execution-0day-step-by-step-analysis/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10808?

How severe is CVE-2020-10808?

CVE-2020-10808 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 77.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10808?

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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Source: NVD / NIST