CVE-2020-23256

Name: CVE-2020-23256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-20T19:15:13.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-23256 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Electerm 1.3.22, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unverified request to electerms service.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Electerm 1.3.22, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unverified request to electerms service.

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

0.86%

53.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Electerm Project	Electerm	1.3.22

References

https://github.com/electerm/electerm/issues/1686Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/electerm/electerm/issues/1686Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-23256?

An issue was discovered in Electerm 1.3.22, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unverified request to electerms service.

How severe is CVE-2020-23256?

CVE-2020-23256 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23256?

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-2020-23256?

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Source: NVD / NIST