CVE-2020-15643

Name: CVE-2020-15643
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-25T21:15:12.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 59.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15643 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole 5.5.0.64. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. EPSS estimates a 59.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole 5.5.0.64. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the saveAsText method of the GWTTestServiceImpl class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-10549.

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

59.35%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Marvell	Qconvergeconsole	< 5.5.00.73

References

https://www.marvell.com/content/dam/marvell/en/public-collateral/fibre-channel/marvell-fibre-channel-security-advisory-2020-07.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-56Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-971/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.marvell.com/content/dam/marvell/en/public-collateral/fibre-channel/marvell-fibre-channel-security-advisory-2020-07.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-56Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-971/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15643?

How severe is CVE-2020-15643?

CVE-2020-15643 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 59.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15643?

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