CVE-2020-24365

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 11.41%

Last modified

CVE-2020-24365 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Gemtek WRTM-127ACN 01.01.02.141 and WRTM-127x9 01.01.02.127 devices. The Monitor Diagnostic network page allows an authenticated attacker to execute a command directly on the target machine. EPSS estimates a 11.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Gemtek WRTM-127ACN 01.01.02.141 and WRTM-127x9 01.01.02.127 devices. The Monitor Diagnostic network page allows an authenticated attacker to execute a command directly on the target machine. Commands are executed as the root user (uid 0). (Even if a login is required, most routers are left with default credentials.)

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
11.41%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GemteksWrtm-127acn Firmware01.01.02.141
GemteksWrtm-127x9 Firmware01.01.02.127

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24365?
An issue was discovered on Gemtek WRTM-127ACN 01.01.02.141 and WRTM-127x9 01.01.02.127 devices. The Monitor Diagnostic network page allows an authenticated attacker to execute a command directly on the target machine. Commands are executed as the root user (uid 0). (Even if a login is required, most routers are left with default credentials.)
How severe is CVE-2020-24365?
CVE-2020-24365 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24365?
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