OpenLiteSpeed WebAdmin Console Vulnerability in External Application Configuration
CVE-2020-5519

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Litespeedtech

Status
Openlitespeed
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 January 2020

What is CVE-2020-5519?

The WebAdmin Console in OpenLiteSpeed, prior to version 1.6.5, contains a flaw in its URL validation process. This vulnerability can lead to improper checks on request URLs when configuring external applications through the 'Server Configuration > External App' screen, potentially allowing an attacker to execute unauthorized commands or manipulate configurations.

References

https://forum.openlitespeed.org/threads/openlitespeed-v1-...
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pSciFEfjHp3kN8y5shy_zos...
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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

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