CVE-2020-15357
CVE-2020-15357 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Askey Ap5100w Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Askey Ap5100w Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Network Analysis functionality in Askey AP5100W_Dual_SIG_1.01.097 and all prior versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a shell metacharacter in the ping, traceroute, or route options.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-15357?
- Network Analysis functionality in Askey AP5100W_Dual_SIG_1.01.097 and all prior versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a shell metacharacter in the ping, traceroute, or route options.
- How severe is CVE-2020-15357?
- CVE-2020-15357 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-15357 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-15357?
- CVE-2020-15357 affects Askey Ap5100w Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-15357?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-15357 published?
- CVE-2020-15357 was published on 2020-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://medium.com/csg-govtech/bolstering-security-how-i-breached-a-wifi-mesh-access-point-from-close-proximity-to-uncover-f8f77dc3cd5d
- https://starlabs.sg/advisories/
- https://www.askey.com.tw/incident_report_notifications.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:askey:ap5100w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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