CVE-2020-7824: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of iPECS could allow an authenticated, remote attacker t

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2020-7824 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting ipecs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of iPECS could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to get administrator permission. The vulnerability is due to insecure permission when handling session cookies. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modification the cookie value to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker access to sensitive device information, which includes configuration files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-267, CWE-276
Published	2020-08-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): KrCERT/CC · Vendor: ericssonlg

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-25 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ericssonlg ipecs UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and <= 1.0.35 · >= 2.0.0 and <= 2.10.14

Fixed in: newer than 2.10.14

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ipecs || rpm -q ipecs || ipecs --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.10.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ipecs

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ipecs

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 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ipecs sudo apt install ipecs=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold ipecs

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

dnf --showduplicates list ipecs sudo dnf downgrade ipecs-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ipecs

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2020-7824?

ipecs: upgrade to newer than 2.10.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7824 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7824 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-2020-7824 affect?

CVE-2020-7824 affects ipecs. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of iPECS could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to get administrator permission. The vulnerability is due to insecure permission when handling session cookies. An attacker could e

How urgent is CVE-2020-7824?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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