Vulnerability Description
Pi-hole 4.4 allows a user able to write to /etc/pihole/dns-servers.conf to escalate privileges through command injection (shell metacharacters after an IP address).
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pi-Hole | Pi-Hole | < 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://0xpanic.github.io/2020/07/21/Pihole.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pi-hole/pi-holeThird Party Advisory
- https://pi-hole.net/Vendor Advisory
- https://0xpanic.github.io/2020/07/21/Pihole.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pi-hole/pi-holeThird Party Advisory
- https://pi-hole.net/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-12620?
CVE-2020-12620 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Pi-hole 4.4 allows a user able to write to /etc/pihole/dns-servers.conf to escalate privileges through command injection (shell metacharacters after an IP address).
How severe is CVE-2020-12620?
CVE-2020-12620 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12620?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pi-Hole Pi-Hole.