CVE-2020-8655

Name: CVE-2020-8655
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-07T00:15:09.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 58.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8655 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in EyesOfNetwork 5.3. The sudoers configuration is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability, allowing the apache user to run arbitrary commands as root via a crafted NSE script for nmap 7.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 58.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in EyesOfNetwork 5.3. The sudoers configuration is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability, allowing the apache user to run arbitrary commands as root via a crafted NSE script for nmap 7.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

58.08%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eyesofnetwork	Eyesofnetwork	5.3-0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156266/EyesOfNetwork-5.3-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156605/EyesOfNetwork-AutoDiscovery-Target-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/EyesOfNetworkCommunity/eonconf/issues/8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156266/EyesOfNetwork-5.3-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156605/EyesOfNetwork-AutoDiscovery-Target-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/EyesOfNetworkCommunity/eonconf/issues/8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-8655US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8655?

How severe is CVE-2020-8655?

CVE-2020-8655 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 58.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8655?

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