CVE-2020-8810 affects Gurux GXDLMS Director through version 8.5.1905.1301, stemming from a lack of validation when downloading OBIS codes and an absence of path traversal checks. This critical vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 8.1 (High), allows an attacker to place executable files in autorun directories or malicious DLLs within the application's installation, leading to arbitrary code execution. While the exploit requires a prior vulnerability (CVE-2020-8809) and has high attack complexity, its potential impact includes full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 8.5.1905.1301CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gurux:device_language_message_specification_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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