CVE-2020-24849

Name: CVE-2020-24849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-05T15:15:33.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24849 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability is identified in FruityWifi through 2.4. Due to improperly escaped shell metacharacters obtained from the POST request at the page_config_adv.php page, it is possible to perform remote code execution by an authenticated attacker. EPSS estimates a 3.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability is identified in FruityWifi through 2.4. Due to improperly escaped shell metacharacters obtained from the POST request at the page_config_adv.php page, it is possible to perform remote code execution by an authenticated attacker. This is similar to CVE-2018-17317.

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

3.17%

86.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fruitywifi Project	Fruitywifi	<= 2.4

References

http://fruitywifi.com/index_eng.htmlVendor Advisory
https://gist.github.com/harsh-bothra/f899045b16bbba264628d79d52c07c22Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xtr4nge/FruityWifiThird Party Advisory
http://fruitywifi.com/index_eng.htmlVendor Advisory
https://gist.github.com/harsh-bothra/f899045b16bbba264628d79d52c07c22Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xtr4nge/FruityWifiThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24849?

How severe is CVE-2020-24849?

CVE-2020-24849 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24849?

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