CVE-2020-9398
CVE-2020-9398 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ispconfig 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Ispconfig
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ISPConfig before 3.1.15p3, when the undocumented reverse_proxy_panel_allowed=sites option is manually enabled, allows SQL Injection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9398?
- ISPConfig before 3.1.15p3, when the undocumented reverse_proxy_panel_allowed=sites option is manually enabled, allows SQL Injection.
- How severe is CVE-2020-9398?
- CVE-2020-9398 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-2020-9398 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-9398?
- CVE-2020-9398 primarily affects Ispconfig. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9398?
- 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-2020-9398 published?
- CVE-2020-9398 was published on 2020-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.1.15:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.1.15:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.1.15:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Ispconfig
- CVE-2021-3021 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): ISPConfig before 3.2.2 allows SQL injection.
- CVE-2012-2087 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): ISPConfig 3.0.4.3: the "Add new Webdav user" can chmod and chown entire server from client interface.
- CVE-2013-3629 — High (CVSS 8.8): ISPConfig 3.0.5.2 has Arbitrary PHP Code Execution
- CVE-2017-17384 — High (CVSS 8.8): ISPConfig 3.x before 3.1.9 allows remote authenticated users to obtain root access by creating a crafted cron job.
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