CVE-2020-25859

Published Oct 15, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 6.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The QCMAP_CLI utility in the Qualcomm QCMAP software suite prior to versions released in October 2020 uses a system() call without validating the input, while handling a SetGatewayUrl() request. A local attacker with shell access can pass shell metacharacters and run arbitrary commands. If QCMAP_CLI can be run via sudo or setuid, this also allows elevating privileges to root. This version of QCMAP is used in many kinds of networking devices, primarily mobile hotspots and LTE routers.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-18492 The QCMAP_CLI utility in the Qualcomm QCMAP software suite prior to versions released in October 2020 uses a system() call without validating the input, while handling a SetGatewayUrl() request. A local attacker with shell access can pass shell metacharacters and run arbitrary commands. If QCMAP_CLI can be run via sudo or setuid, this also allows elevating privileges to root. This version of QCMAP is used in many kinds of networking devices, primarily mobile hotspots and LTE routers.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
VDOO
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 3:49 PM
Reserved
Sep 23, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 15, 2020, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:07 AM