CVE-2020-13448

Name: CVE-2020-13448
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-01T16:15:14.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 17.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13448 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. QuickBox Community Edition through 2.5.5 and Pro Edition through 2.1.8 allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute code on the server via command injection in the servicestart parameter.. EPSS estimates a 17.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

QuickBox Community Edition through 2.5.5 and Pro Edition through 2.1.8 allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute code on the server via command injection in the servicestart parameter.

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

17.77%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quickbox	Quickbox	<= 2.5.5
Quickbox	Quickbox	<= 2.1.8

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157898/QuickBox-Pro-2.1.8-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://s1gh.sh/cve-2020-13448-quickbox-authenticated-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157898/QuickBox-Pro-2.1.8-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://s1gh.sh/cve-2020-13448-quickbox-authenticated-rce/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13448?

QuickBox Community Edition through 2.5.5 and Pro Edition through 2.1.8 allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute code on the server via command injection in the servicestart parameter.

How severe is CVE-2020-13448?

CVE-2020-13448 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 17.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13448?

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-2020-13448?

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Source: NVD / NIST