PatchTheCVECVE-2020-8958: Guangzhou 1GE ONU V2801RW 1.9.1-181203 through 2.9.0-181024 and V2804RGW 1.9.1-181203 through 2.9.0-181024 dev
CVE-2020-8958 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting 1ge router wifi onu v2801rw firmware, 1ge\+3fe\+wifi onu v2804rgw firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Guangzhou 1GE ONU V2801RW 1.9.1-181203 through 2.9.0-181024 and V2804RGW 1.9.1-181203 through 2.9.0-181024 devices allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the boaform/admin/formPing Dest IP Address field.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 45.7% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2020-07-15 |
| 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-2020-8958?
1ge router wifi onu v2801rw firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.9.0-181024; 1ge\+3fe\+wifi onu v2804rgw firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.9.0-181024. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-8958 being exploited?
CVE-2020-8958 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-2020-8958 affect?
CVE-2020-8958 affects 1ge router wifi onu v2801rw firmware, 1ge\+3fe\+wifi onu v2804rgw firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Guangzhou 1GE ONU V2801RW 1.9.1-181203 through 2.9.0-181024 and V2804RGW 1.9.1-181203 through 2.9.0-181024 devices allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the boaform/admin/formPing Dest IP Addres
How urgent is CVE-2020-8958?
Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference