CVE-2020-8816

Pi-Hole AdminLTE Remote Code Execution

7.2 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 78.2%

Published29 May 2020
Added to CISA KEV10 Dec 2021
Remediation due10 Jun 2022

Description

Pi-hole Web v4.3.2 (aka AdminLTE) allows Remote Code Execution by privileged dashboard users via a crafted DHCP static lease.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredHigh

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Pi-hole≤ 4.3.2

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157861/Pi-Hole-4.3.2-DHCP-MAC-OS-Command-Execution.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158737/Pi-hole-4.3.2-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/commits/masterPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/pull/1165PatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/releases/tag/v4.3.3Release NotesThird Party Advisory
https://natedotred.wordpress.com/2020/03/28/cve-2020-8816-pi-hole-remote-code-execution/Broken LinkExploitThird Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/Nate_Kappa/status/1243900213665902592?s=20Broken LinkPress/Media Coverage
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-8816US Government Resource

Related CVEs

Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-8816 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-8816 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Dec 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-8816?

CVE-2020-8816 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 78.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-8816?

Affected products include Pi-hole.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8816?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.