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CVE-2020-35729

CriticalPublic exploit

KLog Server 2.4.1 allows OS command injection via shell metacharacters in the actions/authenticate.php user parameter.

Published Dec 27, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately
  • CVE-2020-35729 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Klog Server (Klogserver).
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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)

88%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

KLog Server 2.4.1 allows OS command injection via shell metacharacters in the actions/authenticate.php user parameter.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Klog ServerKlogserver2.4.1n/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Dec 27, 2020

  2. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

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

References

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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