Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Sophos SG UTM Products
CVE-2020-25223

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Sophos
Status
Unified Threat Management
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 September 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 94%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the WebAdmin interface of Sophos SG UTM, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device. This vulnerability affects versions prior to v9.705 MR5, v9.607 MR7, and v9.511 MR11, exposing systems to potential unauthorized access and control. Proper patching and secure configuration practices are crucial to mitigating the risks associated with this vulnerability.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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-2020-25223
Created by Rapid7

sophucked
Created by darrenmartyn

CVE-2020-25223
Created by twentybel0w

References

https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/78.html
https://community.sophos.com/b/security-blog
https://community.sophos.com/b/security-blog/posts/adviso...

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

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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