CVE-2020-7209

LinuxKI v6.0-1 and earlier is vulnerable to an remote code execution which is resolved in release 6.0-2

published February 12, 2020

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
99%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky remote code execution could be lurking in LinuxKI v6.0-1 and earlier versions! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Imagine a restaurant where a chef can whip up a special dish just because they found the right recipe written on a napkin. That's how this vulnerability works: it lets an attacker execute code on the server as if they had the secret ingredient to the kitchen! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your server, potentially compromising the entire system. The consequences could range from unauthorized access to sensitive data to complete control over the server, making this a serious concern for system administrators.

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where a chef can whip up a special dish just because they found the right recipe written on a napkin. That's how this vulnerability works: it lets an attacker execute code on the server as if they had the secret ingredient to the kitchen! CVE-2020-7209 allows for remote code execution in LinuxKI v6.0-1 and earlier, giving attackers the ability to run commands on the server without proper authorization. This flaw is critical as it opens the door to a wide range of malicious activities.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your server, potentially compromising the entire system. The consequences could range from unauthorized access to sensitive data to complete control over the server, making this a serious concern for system administrators. To secure your systems, upgrade to LinuxKI version 6.0-2 immediately. Regularly review your software for updates and ensure that all components are patched to the latest versions to minimize vulnerabilities. You've got this! By staying proactive and updating your systems, you're taking essential steps to protect your environment! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.98751 ยท 99.9th percentile
Published
2020-02-12T23:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 FEB 23:24Z
    LinuxKI v6.0-1 and earlier is vulnerable to an remote code execution which is resolved in release 6.0-2
    cvelistv5