Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-7980?

Affected: Aptus Web (Intelliantech) versions 1.24. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-7980 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023.

Is CVE-2020-7980 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2020-7980?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-7980?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2020-7980 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2020-7980

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

Intellian Aptus Web 1.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the Q field within JSON data to the cgi-bin/libagent.cgi URI.

Published Jan 25, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2020-7980 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Aptus Web (Intelliantech).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 83% 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 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)

83%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Intellian Aptus Web 1.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the Q field within JSON data to the cgi-bin/libagent.cgi URI. NOTE: a valid sid cookie for a login to the intellian default account might be needed.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Nov 15, 2023	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Oct 14, 2023	n/a	Not 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

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Aptus WebIntelliantech	1.24	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 25, 2020
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 15, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

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

References

exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156143/Satellian-1.12-Remote-Code-Execution.html
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report

9 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Intellian Aptus Web 1.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the Q field within JSON data to the cgi-bin/libagent.cgi URI.
Affected: Aptus Web (Intelliantech) versions 1.24. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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