CVE-2020-17505 Exploited in the Wild — Artica Web Proxy

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Source	Added
The Shadowserver First	2025-10-01 00:00 UTC

Scanner Artifacts

Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.

Scanner	Reference	Detected
Metasploit	https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/artica_proxy_auth_bypass_service_cmds_peform_command_injection.rb	Apr 28, 2025
Nuclei	https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2020/CVE-2020-17505.yaml	Apr 25, 2025

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CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1 8.8 High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2.0 9.0 High

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitation Status

Exploited in the wild

Recorded 2025-10-01 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver

Proof of concept available

Recorded 2026-06-12 14:20:15 UTC · Nuclei Templates

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Scanner Integrations

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Potential Proof of Concepts

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Artica Web Proxy 4.30 - OS Command Injection

nuclei · Created Unknown

Timeline

Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.

12 Jun 2026 14:20 UTC about 2 months ago

12 Jun 2026 14:20 UTC · about 2 months ago

Public PoC available

Public proof-of-concept code published
1 Oct 2025 00:00 UTC 10 months ago

1 Oct 2025 00:00 UTC · 10 months ago

Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed

High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
28 Apr 2025 15:02 UTC over 1 year ago

28 Apr 2025 15:02 UTC · over 1 year ago

Metasploit module available

Exploit module available
25 Apr 2025 00:00 UTC over 1 year ago

25 Apr 2025 00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago

Nuclei template available

Scanner coverage available
12 Aug 2020 16:33 UTC almost 6 years ago

12 Aug 2020 16:33 UTC · almost 6 years ago

CVE published

Vulnerability disclosed publicly
12 Aug 2020 00:00 UTC almost 6 years ago

12 Aug 2020 00:00 UTC · almost 6 years ago

CVE ID reserved

Identifier reserved by the CNA

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{
  "cve_id": "CVE-2020-17505",
  "title": "Artica Web Proxy 4.30.000000 allows an authenticated remote attacker to injec...",
  "affected_vendor": "Artica",
  "affected_product": "Artica Web Proxy",
  "affected_versions": [
    { "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
  ],
  "confidence": "High",
  "cvss_score": 8.8,
  "epss_score": 0.82165,
  "exploit_status": {
    "exploited_in_the_wild": true,
    "active_exploitation_observed": false
  },
  "sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
  "proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
  "scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}

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CVE-2020-17505

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