CVE-2020-10818

Name: CVE-2020-10818
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-22T20:15:11.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10818 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Artica Proxy 4.26 allows remote command execution for an authenticated user via shell metacharacters in the "Modify the hostname" field.. EPSS estimates a 2.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Artica Proxy 4.26 allows remote command execution for an authenticated user via shell metacharacters in the "Modify the hostname" field.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.92%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Articatech	Artica Proxy	4.26

References

https://code610.blogspot.com/2020/03/rce-in-artica-426.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://code610.blogspot.com/2020/03/rce-in-artica-426.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10818?

Artica Proxy 4.26 allows remote command execution for an authenticated user via shell metacharacters in the "Modify the hostname" field.

How severe is CVE-2020-10818?

CVE-2020-10818 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10818?

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-2020-10818?

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Source: NVD / NIST