CVE-2020-35131 is a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting Cockpit versions prior to 0.6.1, specifically within the agentejo cockpit product. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject custom PHP code through the registerCriteriaFunction in lib/MongoLite/Database.php, typically via JSON data sent to /auth/check or /auth/requestreset URIs. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, a Nuclei template exists for exploitation, and it has garnered significant community discussion, indicating potential for active exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 0.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:agentejo:cockpit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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