How severe is CVE-2020-13252?

CVE-2020-13252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-13252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13252?

CVE-2020-13252 affects Centreon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13252?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-13252 published?

CVE-2020-13252 was published on 2020-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13252

CVE-2020-13252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Centreon with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Centreon
Published: 2020-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Centreon before 19.04.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by placing shell metacharacters in RRDdatabase_status_path (via a main.get.php request) and then visiting the include/views/graphs/graphStatus/displayServiceStatus.php page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13252?: Centreon before 19.04.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by placing shell metacharacters in RRDdatabase_status_path (via a main.get.php request) and then visiting the include/views/graphs/graphStatus/displayServiceStatus.php page.
How severe is CVE-2020-13252?: CVE-2020-13252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-13252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13252?: CVE-2020-13252 affects Centreon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13252?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-13252 published?: CVE-2020-13252 was published on 2020-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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