Vulnerability in N/a
CVE-2020-8816
Pi-hole Web v4.3.2 (aka AdminLTE) allows Remote Code Execution by privileged dashboard users via a crafted DHCP static lease.
EPSS: 0.908 (99.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.1 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:H/S:C/UI:N.
Affected products
- N/a — versions n/a
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/commits/master (x_refsource_MISC)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/157861/Pi-Hole-4.3.2-DHCP-MAC-OS-Command-Executio… (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- natedotred.wordpress.com/2020/03/28/cve-2020-8816-pi-hole-remote-code-execution/ (x_refsource_MISC)
- twitter.com/Nate_Kappa/status/1243900213665902592 (x_refsource_MISC)
- github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/releases/tag/v4.3.3 (x_refsource_MISC)
- github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/pull/1165 (x_refsource_MISC)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/158737/Pi-hole-4.3.2-Remote-Code-Execution.html (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8816?
- CVE-2020-8816 is a critical-severity vulnerability in N/a. CVSS score: 9.1/10. Published 2020-05-29.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8816?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-8816 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2020-8816 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-12-10), indicating it is being actively exploited. 16 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.