CVE-2020-14947
CVE-2020-14947 is a high-severity vulnerability in Factorfx Open Computer Software Inventory Next Generation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% 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: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Factorfx Open Computer Software Inventory Next Generation
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OCS Inventory NG 2.7 allows Remote Command Execution via shell metacharacters to require/commandLine/CommandLine.php because mib_file in plugins/main_sections/ms_config/ms_snmp_config.php is mishandled in get_mib_oid.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-14947?
- OCS Inventory NG 2.7 allows Remote Command Execution via shell metacharacters to require/commandLine/CommandLine.php because mib_file in plugins/main_sections/ms_config/ms_snmp_config.php is mishandled in get_mib_oid.
- How severe is CVE-2020-14947?
- CVE-2020-14947 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-2020-14947 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-14947?
- CVE-2020-14947 affects Factorfx Open Computer Software Inventory Next Generation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-14947?
- 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-2020-14947 published?
- CVE-2020-14947 was published on 2020-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158293/OCS-Inventory-NG-2.7-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-LVfL5ui5m2QfQxr0fDopzSECd4fTNrQ/view?usp=sharing
- https://gist.github.com/mhaskar/233436d3096d4a7beafe36ff61dc2c73
- https://github.com/OCSInventory-NG/OCSInventory-ocsreports/commit/da72e0fddaeceee44fbbd7241e07e5d53d1eee64
- https://shells.systems/ocs-inventory-ng-v2-7-remote-command-execution-cve-2020-14947/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:factorfx:open_computer_software_inventory_next_generation:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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