CVE-2020-17496
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
94.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
vBulletin 5.5.4 through 5.6.2 allows remote command execution via crafted subWidgets data in an ajax/render/widget_tabbedcontainer_tab_panel request. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2019-16759.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-03
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-08-12
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-17496?
vBulletin 5.5.4 through 5.6.2 allows remote command execution via crafted subWidgets data in an ajax/render/widget_tabbedcontainer_tab_panel request. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2019-16759.
Is CVE-2020-17496 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-17496 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-05-03.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-17496?
CVE-2020-17496 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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