CVE-2020-5849
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 93.15%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5849 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Unraid 6.8.0 allows authentication bypass.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 93.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unraid 6.8.0 allows authentication bypass.
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unraid | Unraid | 6.8.0 |
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157275/Unraid-6.8.0-Authentication-Bypass-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://forums.unraid.net/forum/7-announcements/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://sysdream.com/news/lab/Third Party Advisory
- https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2020-02-06-cve-2020-5847-cve-2020-5849-unraid-6-8-0-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-as-root/Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157275/Unraid-6.8.0-Authentication-Bypass-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://forums.unraid.net/forum/7-announcements/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://sysdream.com/news/lab/Third Party Advisory
- https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2020-02-06-cve-2020-5847-cve-2020-5849-unraid-6-8-0-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-as-root/Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-5849US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5849?
Unraid 6.8.0 allows authentication bypass.
How severe is CVE-2020-5849?
CVE-2020-5849 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 93.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5849?
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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