How severe is CVE-2020-23148?

CVE-2020-23148 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-23148 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-23148?

CVE-2020-23148 affects Rconfig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23148?

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-2020-23148 published?

CVE-2020-23148 was published on 2021-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23148

CVE-2020-23148 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rconfig with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Rconfig
Published: 2021-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The userLogin parameter in ldap/login.php of rConfig 3.9.5 is unsanitized, allowing attackers to perform a LDAP injection and obtain sensitive information via a crafted POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23148?: The userLogin parameter in ldap/login.php of rConfig 3.9.5 is unsanitized, allowing attackers to perform a LDAP injection and obtain sensitive information via a crafted POST request.
How severe is CVE-2020-23148?: CVE-2020-23148 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-23148 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-23148?: CVE-2020-23148 affects Rconfig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23148?: 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-2020-23148 published?: CVE-2020-23148 was published on 2021-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rconfig:rconfig:3.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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