CVE-2020-12487

HIGH
Published Dec 17, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-20

Description

Due to the flaws in the verification of input parameters, the attacker can input carefully constructed commands to make the ABE service execute some commands with root privilege.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12487? +
Due to the flaws in the verification of input parameters, the attacker can input carefully constructed commands to make the ABE service execute some commands with root privilege. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2020-12487? +
CVE-2020-12487 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2020-12487? +
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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