CVE-2020-5179

7.2 HIGH
Published: January 02, 2020 Modified: January 02, 2026

Description

Comtech Stampede FX-1010 7.4.3 devices allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands by navigating to the Diagnostics Ping page and entering shell metacharacters in the Target IP address field. (In some cases, authentication can be achieved with the comtech password for the comtech account.)

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://overload.cl/blog/comtech-authenticated-rce-on-comtech-fx-series/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://overload.cl/blog/comtech-authenticated-rce-on-comtech-fx-series/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://sku11army.blogspot.com/2020/01/comtech-authenticated-rce-on-comtech-fx.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.4%
85th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

comtech