ID:6502 - Exploit for Code Injection in ActionView - CVE-2020-8163

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6502 - Exploit for Code Injection in ActionView - CVE-2020-8163

ID:6502 - Exploit for Code Injection in ActionView - CVE-2020-8163

Published: July 1, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28242
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8163
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
ActionView

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can control the "locals" argument of a "render" call and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.