CVE-2020-36909
Secure Computing SnapGear Management Console SG560 3.1.5 Arbitrary File Read/Write
Description
SnapGear Management Console SG560 3.1.5 contains a file manipulation vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read, write, and delete files using the edit_config_files CGI script. Attackers can manipulate POST request parameters in /cgi-bin/cgix/edit_config_files to access and modify files outside the intended /etc/config/ directory.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 6, 2026, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 6, 2026, 4:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update to a patched version of SnapGear.
- Sanitize all user inputs for file operations.
- Implement strict access controls for config files.
- Validate file paths to prevent directory traversal.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description SnapGear Management Console SG560 3.1.5 contains a file manipulation vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read, write, and delete files using the edit_config_files CGI script. Attackers can manipulate POST request parameters in /cgi-bin/cgix/edit_config_files to access and modify files outside the intended /etc/config/ directory. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182960 Added Reference https://packetstorm.news/files/id/157939 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48556 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/secure-computing-snapgear-management-console-sg-arbitrary-file-readwrite Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5568.php