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Plain-English summary
This vulnerability lets an attacker make rConfig run operating-system commands through a vulnerable archive-file handler. The source identifies rConfig 3.9.5 and a path value passed to exec without escaping. That is serious because successful command injection can compromise the application host.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority review if rConfig 3.9.5 is present, especially on exposed management systems. Business urgency depends on reachability and authentication controls, which are not established in the provided sources.
Technical view
CVE-2020-23151 is a command injection issue in rConfig 3.9.5. The vulnerable PHP handler is lib/ajaxHandlers/ajaxArchiveFiles.php, where the path parameter is passed directly to exec without escaping. The available sources do not state authentication requirements, CVSS, or a patched version.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is limited to environments running rConfig 3.9.5 where the affected ajaxArchiveFiles.php route is reachable. The source bundle does not confirm authentication requirements, internet exposure, or affected versions beyond rConfig 3.9.5.
Exploitation context
The CVE record describes exploitation through a crafted GET request, but the source bundle does not cite active exploitation. CISA KEV status is false, so active exploitation should not be assumed from these sources.
Researcher notes
The evidence supports CWE-78 style OS command injection, tied to the path parameter and exec usage in the referenced PHP file. Missing details include authentication, patch status, CVSS, exploit maturity, and broader affected version range.
Mitigation direction
- Check rConfig vendor or project guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.
- Upgrade away from rConfig 3.9.5 if a vendor-supported fixed release is available.
- Restrict network access to rConfig administrative interfaces and handler paths.
- Apply least-privilege permissions to the rConfig runtime account.
- Monitor requests to the affected handler for suspicious path parameter activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory whether rConfig is deployed and confirm any 3.9.5 installations.
- Determine whether lib/ajaxHandlers/ajaxArchiveFiles.php is present and reachable.
- Review local code for path input reaching exec without escaping or validation.
- Check web access logs for requests targeting ajaxArchiveFiles.php.
- Confirm administrative routes are restricted to trusted networks and users.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/78.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/rconfig/rconfig/blob/7ef8bd8d606bc10835e1b8f6f72a2048094816d3/www/lib/ajaxHandlers/ajaxArchiveFiles.php#L13CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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