HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-16152
CRITICAL

CVE-2020-16152

CWE-829Published: November 14, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The NetConfig UI administrative interface in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless Aerohive HiveOS and IQ Engine through 10.0r8a allows attackers to execute PHP code as the root user via remote HTTP requests that insert this code into a log file and then traverse to that file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-16152 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

extremenetworks1 product(s)
aerohive netconfig
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164957/Aerohive-NetConfig-10.0r8a-Local-File-Inclusion-Remote-Code-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/Vulnerability_Notice/VN-2020-001
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164957/Aerohive-NetConfig-10.0r8a-Local-File-Inclusion-Remote-Code-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/Vulnerability_Notice/VN-2020-001

All References (4)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164957/Aerohive-NetConfig-10.0r8a-Local-File-Inclusion-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/Vulnerability_Notice/VN-2020-001Vendor Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164957/Aerohive-NetConfig-10.0r8a-Local-File-Inclusion-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/Vulnerability_Notice/VN-2020-001Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-16152
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-829
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 14, 2021

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-16152 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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