Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Netsweeper by Netsweeper Technologies
CVE-2020-13167

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Netsweeper

Status
Netsweeper
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 May 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 94%

What is CVE-2020-13167?

The Netsweeper vulnerability arises from its webadmin interface, specifically in the unixlogin.php script. This flaw permits unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the server by manipulating the Referer header, which leads to unfiltered input and the possibility of shell metacharacter injection. As a result, this vulnerability poses a significant risk as attackers can gain control over the affected systems.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2020-13167
Created by Rapid7

References

https://ssd-disclosure.com/ssd-advisory-netsweeper-preaut...
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EPSS Score

94% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

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