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CVE-2020-28188

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

Remote Command Execution (RCE) vulnerability in TerraMaster TOS <= 4.2.06 allow remote unauthenticated attackers to inject OS commands via /include/makecvs.php in Event parameter.

Published Dec 24, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2020-28188 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Tos (Terra-Master).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jan 19, 2021 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Tos <=4.2.06, Tos 4.2.06.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

96%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings, used by ransomware

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Remote Command Execution (RCE) vulnerability in TerraMaster TOS <= 4.2.06 allow remote unauthenticated attackers to inject OS commands via /include/makecvs.php in Event parameter.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedJan 19, 2021n/aKnown
CIRCL KEVOct 14, 2023n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
TosTerra-MasterSee advisory4.2.06

Patched Releases

Tos

<=4.2.06

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Dec 24, 2020

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Jan 19, 2021

  3. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Oct 14, 2023

  4. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

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

References

9 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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