PatchTheCVECVE-2020-16148: The ping page of the administration panel in Telmat AccessLog <= 6.0 (TAL_20180415) allows an attacker to get
CVE-2020-16148 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting accesslog firmware, educ\@box firmware, git\@box firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The ping page of the administration panel in Telmat AccessLog <= 6.0 (TAL_20180415) allows an attacker to get root shell access via authenticated code injection over the network.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.9% (top 20%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2020-09-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2020-16148?
accesslog firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; educ\@box firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; git\@box firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-16148 being exploited?
CVE-2020-16148 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-2020-16148 affect?
CVE-2020-16148 affects accesslog firmware, educ\@box firmware, git\@box firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The ping page of the administration panel in Telmat AccessLog <= 6.0 (TAL_20180415) allows an attacker to get root shell access via authenticated code injection over the network.
How urgent is CVE-2020-16148?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
Software pages
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