CVE-2020-7242
CVE-2020-7242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Comtech Stampede Fx-1010 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Comtech Stampede Fx-1010 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Comtech Stampede FX-1010 7.4.3 devices allow remote authenticated administrators to achieve remote code execution by navigating to the Diagnostics Trace Route page and entering shell metacharacters in the Target IP address field. (In some cases, authentication can be achieved with the comtech password for the comtech account.)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7242?
- Comtech Stampede FX-1010 7.4.3 devices allow remote authenticated administrators to achieve remote code execution by navigating to the Diagnostics Trace Route page and entering shell metacharacters in the Target IP address field. (In some cases, authentication can be achieved with the comtech password for the comtech account.)
- How severe is CVE-2020-7242?
- CVE-2020-7242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-7242 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-2020-7242?
- CVE-2020-7242 affects Comtech Stampede Fx-1010 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7242?
- 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-2020-7242 published?
- CVE-2020-7242 was published on 2020-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:comtech:stampede_fx-1010_firmware:7.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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