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