CVE-2020-16152

Name: CVE-2020-16152
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-14T21:15:07.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 35.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16152 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The NetConfig UI administrative interface in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless Aerohive HiveOS and IQ Engine through 10.0r8a allows attackers to execute PHP code as the root user via remote HTTP requests that insert this code into a log file and then traverse to that file.. EPSS estimates a 35.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NetConfig UI administrative interface in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless Aerohive HiveOS and IQ Engine through 10.0r8a allows attackers to execute PHP code as the root user via remote HTTP requests that insert this code into a log file and then traverse to that file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

35.05%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-829

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Extremenetworks	Aerohive Netconfig	< 10.0r8a
Extremenetworks	Aerohive Netconfig	10.0r8a

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164957/Aerohive-NetConfig-10.0r8a-Local-File-Inclusion-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/Vulnerability_Notice/VN-2020-001Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164957/Aerohive-NetConfig-10.0r8a-Local-File-Inclusion-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/Vulnerability_Notice/VN-2020-001Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16152?

How severe is CVE-2020-16152?

CVE-2020-16152 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 35.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16152?

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