CVE-2020-12148: A command injection flaw identified in the nslookup API in Silver Peak Unity ECOSTM (ECOS) appliance software

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MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-12148 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting edgeconnect enterprise. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A command injection flaw identified in the nslookup API in Silver Peak Unity ECOSTM (ECOS) appliance software could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the web server running on the EdgeConnect appliance. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to establish an interactive channel, effectively taking control of the target system. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with authenticated access to

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Silver Peak Systems, Inc. · Vendor: arubanetworks

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-12-11 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

arubanetworks edgeconnect enterprise UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.1 and < 8.1.9.15 · >= 8.3.0 and < 8.3.0.8 · >= 8.3.1 and < 8.3.1.2 · >= 9.0 and < 9.0.2.0

Fixed in: 8.1.9.15, 8.3.0.8, 8.3.1.2, 9.0.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy edgeconnect-enterprise || rpm -q edgeconnect-enterprise || edgeconnect-enterprise --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.1.9.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade edgeconnect-enterprise

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade edgeconnect-enterprise

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison edgeconnect-enterprise sudo apt install edgeconnect-enterprise=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1> sudo apt-mark hold edgeconnect-enterprise

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list edgeconnect-enterprise sudo dnf downgrade edgeconnect-enterprise-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1> sudo dnf versionlock add edgeconnect-enterprise

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-12148?

edgeconnect enterprise: upgrade to 8.1.9.15, 8.3.0.8, 8.3.1.2, 9.0.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-12148 being exploited?

CVE-2020-12148 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-12148 affect?

CVE-2020-12148 affects edgeconnect enterprise. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). A command injection flaw identified in the nslookup API in Silver Peak Unity ECOSTM (ECOS) appliance software could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the web server running on the EdgeConnect appliance.

How urgent is CVE-2020-12148?

Priority 44/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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