HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-15046
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CVE-2020-15046

CWE-352Published: June 24, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The web interface on Supermicro X10DRH-iT motherboards with BIOS 2.0a and IPMI firmware 03.40 allows remote attackers to exploit a cgi/config_user.cgi CSRF issue to add new admin users. The fixed versions are BIOS 3.2 and firmware 03.88.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-15046 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2020-15046. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

supermicro3 product(s)
x10drh-it biosx10drh-it firmwarex10drh-it
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158373/SuperMicro-IPMI-03.40-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.totalpentest.com/post/supermicro-ipmi-webgui-cross-site-request-forgery
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158373/SuperMicro-IPMI-03.40-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.totalpentest.com/post/supermicro-ipmi-webgui-cross-site-request-forgery

All References (4)

→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158373/SuperMicro-IPMI-03.40-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.totalpentest.com/post/supermicro-ipmi-webgui-cross-site-request-forgeryExploit · Third Party Advisory · URL Repurposed
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158373/SuperMicro-IPMI-03.40-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.totalpentest.com/post/supermicro-ipmi-webgui-cross-site-request-forgeryExploit · Third Party Advisory · URL Repurposed

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-15046
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 24, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-15046 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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