CVE-2020-12487
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12487 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Due to the flaws in the verification of input parameters, the attacker can input carefully constructed commands to make the ABE service execute some commands with root privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Due to the flaws in the verification of input parameters, the attacker can input carefully constructed commands to make the ABE service execute some commands with root privilege.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12487?
Due to the flaws in the verification of input parameters, the attacker can input carefully constructed commands to make the ABE service execute some commands with root privilege.
How severe is CVE-2020-12487?
CVE-2020-12487 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12487?
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