CVE-2020-12246: Beeline Smart Box 2.0.38 routers allow "Advanced settings > Other > Diagnostics" OS command injection via the

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2020-12246 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting smart box firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Beeline Smart Box 2.0.38 routers allow "Advanced settings > Other > Diagnostics" OS command injection via the Ping ping_ipaddr parameter, the Nslookup nslookup_ipaddr parameter, or the Traceroute traceroute_ipaddr parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: beeline

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-04-29 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

beeline smart box firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.0.38

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.38

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2020-12246?

smart box firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-12246 being exploited?

CVE-2020-12246 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-2020-12246 affect?

CVE-2020-12246 affects smart box firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Beeline Smart Box 2.0.38 routers allow "Advanced settings > Other > Diagnostics" OS command injection via the Ping ping_ipaddr parameter, the Nslookup nslookup_ipaddr parameter, or the Traceroute traceroute_ipaddr parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2020-12246?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-41427 MEDIUM 6.1 MITIGATE Beeline Smart Box 2.0.38 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the choose_mac parameter to setup.cgi
CVE-2021-41426 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE Beeline Smart box 2.0.38 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) via mgt_end_user.htm.

References

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