CVE-2020-8429
CVE-2020-8429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kinetica with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Kinetica
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Admin web application in Kinetica 7.0.9.2.20191118151947 does not properly sanitise the input for the function getLogs. This lack of sanitisation could be exploited to allow an authenticated attacker to run remote code on the underlying operating system. The logFile parameter in the getLogs function was used as a variable in a command to read log files; however, due to poor input sanitisation, it was possible to bypass a replacement and break out of the command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8429?
- The Admin web application in Kinetica 7.0.9.2.20191118151947 does not properly sanitise the input for the function getLogs. This lack of sanitisation could be exploited to allow an authenticated attacker to run remote code on the underlying operating system. The logFile parameter in the getLogs function was used as a variable in a command to read log files; however, due to poor input sanitisation, it was possible to bypass a replacement and break out of the command.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8429?
- CVE-2020-8429 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-2020-8429 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8429?
- CVE-2020-8429 affects Kinetica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8429?
- 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-2020-8429 published?
- CVE-2020-8429 was published on 2020-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.kinetica.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001223653-Release-Notes
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/technical-advisory-command-injection/?research=Technical+advisories
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kinetica:kinetica:7.0.9.2.20191118151947:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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