Is CVE-2020-10221 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-10221 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-10221 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-10221 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-10221?

CVE-2020-10221 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-10221

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:91.39%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.6th

Official Description

rConfig lib/ajaxHandlers/ajaxAddTemplate.php contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute OS commands via shell metacharacters in the fileName POST parameter.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

rConfig OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in rConfig's ajaxAddTemplate.php allows remote attackers to execute operating system commands. By injecting shell metacharacters into the fileName POST parameter, an attacker can gain control over the system. The high EPSS score of 0.91391 signals a very high probability of exploitation, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. It is remotely exploitable, allowing attackers to execute commands without direct access to the system.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches or upgrades for rConfig to address this command injection vulnerability. Implement input validation and sanitization for all user-supplied data to prevent similar issues.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-10221 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2020-10221 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.