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Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-36642 is a command injection flaw in trampgeek Jobe versions 1.0 through 1.6.x. It affects sandbox execution logic, so a successful attacker could make the host run unintended commands. Public sources identify version 1.7.0 and patch 8f43daf as the remediation.
Executive priority
Treat as a scheduled remediation item unless Jobe is exposed to broad internal networks or untrusted users. Upgrade planning is justified because command injection can undermine server trust, but the provided evidence does not support emergency active-exploitation handling.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-77 command injection in application/libraries/LanguageTask.php, specifically run_in_sandbox. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with adjacent attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The source bundle names affected versions 1.0-1.6 and fixes in v1.7.0.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running trampgeek Jobe 1.0 through 1.6.x. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires adjacent network positioning and low privileges, so internet-wide anonymous exposure is not supported by the provided evidence.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Public entries describe command injection and a patch, but do not provide proof of weaponization or observed attacks.
Researcher notes
Focus validation on the run_in_sandbox implementation in LanguageTask.php and version provenance. Do not assume broader affected products beyond trampgeek Jobe 1.0-1.6.x. Evidence names a fixed release and patch, but does not establish exploit availability or attacks in the wild.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade trampgeek Jobe to version 1.7.0 or later.
- Apply commit 8f43daf50c943b98eaf0c542da901a4a16e85b02 if maintaining a patched fork.
- Restrict access to Jobe services to trusted networks and authorized users.
- Review vendor issue and release notes before deployment.
- Monitor Jobe hosts for unexpected process execution or sandbox failures.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Jobe deployments and record installed versions.
- Confirm no production instance runs Jobe 1.0 through 1.6.x.
- Verify LanguageTask.php includes the referenced patch changes.
- Check whether Jobe access requires authentication and trusted network placement.
- Review logs around sandbox execution for anomalous command behavior.
Public sources used
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CWE-77: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.13.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.217553CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217553CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/trampgeek/jobe/issues/39CVE reference · issue-tracking
- https://github.com/trampgeek/jobe/commit/8f43daf50c943b98eaf0c542da901a4a16e85b02CVE reference · patch
- https://github.com/trampgeek/jobe/releases/tag/v1.7.0CVE reference · patch
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.