VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2020-8233

CVSS score8.8 HIGH
EPSS probability4.42%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2020-08-17
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

A command injection vulnerability exists in EdgeSwitch firmware <v1.9.0 that allowed an authenticated read-only user to execute arbitrary shell commands over the HTTP interface, allowing them to escalate privileges.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Primary references