Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-37027 is a critical remote command injection issue in Sickbeard 0.1 alpha. An unauthenticated attacker could abuse the extra scripts configuration to run operating-system commands on the server. For any exposed instance, this should be treated as potential full server compromise.
Executive priority
Prioritize immediately if Sickbeard 0.1 is present or internet-facing. The vulnerability can allow unauthenticated full server compromise, and public exploit information exists. If the product is not deployed, no action beyond inventory confirmation is needed.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-78 command injection in midgetspy Sickbeard 0.1. Sources describe unauthenticated remote code execution through the extra scripts configuration and subsequent processing. CVSS is 9.8, network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in legacy or abandoned Sickbeard deployments, especially if the web interface is reachable from untrusted networks. The affected version identified in the source bundle is Sickbeard 0.1 only. Evidence is insufficient to claim other forks or versions are affected.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry exists, so defenders should assume exploit knowledge is available. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation in the wild. No exploit details are included here.
Researcher notes
The provided evidence identifies Sickbeard 0.1 alpha as affected and references ExploitDB plus VulnCheck. No official patch, fixed version, or vendor advisory is included in the bundle. Treat remediation guidance as containment and migration-oriented unless further vendor documentation is found.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and remove or isolate any Sickbeard 0.1 deployments.
- Do not expose Sickbeard interfaces to the internet or untrusted networks.
- Check vendor or project guidance for any available upgrade or replacement path.
- Restrict access to trusted administrators using network controls.
- Review host integrity if exposure to untrusted networks is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for Sickbeard installations and version 0.1 indicators.
- Confirm whether the Sickbeard web interface is reachable externally.
- Review configuration for use of extra scripts functionality.
- Check logs for unexpected configuration changes or processing activity.
- Assess the host for signs of unauthorized command execution.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-48646CVE reference · exploit
- Archived Sickbeard Official HomepageCVE reference · product
- Sickbeard GitHub RepositoryCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Sickbeard 0.1 - Remote Command InjectionCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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