CVE-2020-5179

Name: CVE-2020-5179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-02T14:16:37.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5179 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Comtech Stampede FX-1010 7.4.3 devices allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands by navigating to the Diagnostics Ping page and entering shell metacharacters in the Target IP address field. (In some cases, authentication can be achieved with the comtech password for the comtech account.). EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Comtech Stampede FX-1010 7.4.3 devices allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands by navigating to the Diagnostics Ping page and entering shell metacharacters in the Target IP address field. (In some cases, authentication can be achieved with the comtech password for the comtech account.)

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

2.84%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Comtech	Stampede Fx-1010 Firmware	7.4.3

References

https://overload.cl/blog/comtech-authenticated-rce-on-comtech-fx-series/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://sku11army.blogspot.com/2020/01/comtech-authenticated-rce-on-comtech-fx.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://overload.cl/blog/comtech-authenticated-rce-on-comtech-fx-series/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://sku11army.blogspot.com/2020/01/comtech-authenticated-rce-on-comtech-fx.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5179?

How severe is CVE-2020-5179?

CVE-2020-5179 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5179?

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