CVE-2020-11847

HIGH
Published Aug 21, 2024 Modified Aug 23, 2024 CWE-78

Description

SSH authenticated user when access the PAM server can execute an OS command to gain the full system access using bash. This issue affects Privileged Access Manager before 3.7.0.1.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor Product
microfocus netiq_privileged_access_manager
microfocus netiq_privileged_access_manager

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11847? +
SSH authenticated user when access the PAM server can execute an OS command to gain the full system access using bash. This issue affects Privileged Access Manager before 3.7.0.1. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2020-11847? +
CVE-2020-11847 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11847? +
CVE-2020-11847 affects products from microfocus, specifically: netiq_privileged_access_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2020-11847? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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