CVE-2020-11084 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

In iPear, the manual execution of the eval() function can lead to command injection, potentially allowing the execution of PHP code that can manipulate or steal data from the PC.

Understanding CVE-2020-11084

Command Injection vulnerability in iPear

What is CVE-2020-11084?

CVE-2020-11084 is a vulnerability in iPear that arises from the manual execution of the eval() function, enabling command injection.

The Impact of CVE-2020-11084

CVSS Base Score: 6.4 (Medium)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2020-11084

Details of the vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows executing PHP code within iPear, potentially leading to data manipulation or theft.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: iPear
Vendor: yaBobJonez
Affected Versions:
= 0.6.14, <= 0.6.15

= 0.7.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability occurs when commands are manually executed via "For Developers" in iPear, enabling the injection of malicious PHP code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2020-11084

Immediate Steps to Take

Avoid manual execution of the eval() function in iPear.
Implement input validation to prevent command injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update iPear to the latest version.
Educate users on secure coding practices to prevent command injection.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by yaBobJonez to address the command injection vulnerability.