CVE-2020-24638

Name: CVE-2020-24638
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-15T19:15:13.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 3.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24638 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple authenticated remote command executions are possible in Airwave Glass before 1.3.3 via the glassadmin cli. These allow for a user with glassadmin privileges to execute arbitrary code as root on the underlying host operating system.. EPSS estimates a 3.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple authenticated remote command executions are possible in Airwave Glass before 1.3.3 via the glassadmin cli. These allow for a user with glassadmin privileges to execute arbitrary code as root on the underlying host operating system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.19%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Arubanetworks	Airwave Glass	< 1.3.3

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-001.txtVendor Advisory
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-001.txtVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24638?

How severe is CVE-2020-24638?

CVE-2020-24638 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24638?

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