CVE-2020-20951

In Pluck-4.7.10-dev2 admin background, a remote command execution vulnerability exists when uploading files

published May 18, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky remote command execution vulnerability lurks in Pluck-4.7.10-dev2, and it all starts with uploading files! 🥴 Think of it like a guest at a dinner party who manages to slip in a suspicious dish — if the host isn't vigilant, they might end up serving something dangerous to everyone! An attacker could upload a malicious file and gain full control over the server, leading to a potential disaster. This could mean unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of services, or even a complete takeover of the system. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a guest at a dinner party who manages to slip in a suspicious dish — if the host isn't vigilant, they might end up serving something dangerous to everyone! This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the server by uploading crafted files through the admin interface, essentially bypassing security measures meant to filter out harmful content.

What to do

An attacker could upload a malicious file and gain full control over the server, leading to a potential disaster. This could mean unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of services, or even a complete takeover of the system. Yikes! To mitigate this risk, ensure you upgrade to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability and implement strict file validation checks. Additionally, consider restricting file uploads to only trusted file types and sizes. 🛠️ You can tackle this! With the right steps, you'll safeguard your system in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04028 · 90.5th percentile
Published
2021-05-18T15:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 MAY 15:32Z
    In Pluck-4.7.10-dev2 admin background, a remote command execution vulnerability exists when uploading files
    cvelistv5