CVE-2020-13448
CVE-2020-13448 is a high-severity vulnerability in Quickbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 18% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Quickbox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
QuickBox Community Edition through 2.5.5 and Pro Edition through 2.1.8 allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute code on the server via command injection in the servicestart parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-13448?
- QuickBox Community Edition through 2.5.5 and Pro Edition through 2.1.8 allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute code on the server via command injection in the servicestart parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2020-13448?
- CVE-2020-13448 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-2020-13448 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-13448?
- CVE-2020-13448 primarily affects Quickbox. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-13448?
- 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-2020-13448 published?
- CVE-2020-13448 was published on 2020-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157898/QuickBox-Pro-2.1.8-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://s1gh.sh/cve-2020-13448-quickbox-authenticated-rce/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:quickbox:quickbox:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:quickbox:quickbox:*:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*
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