CVE-2020-35476
High PUBLISHEDA remote code execution vulnerability occurs in OpenTSDB through 2.4.0 via command injection in the yrange parameter. The yrange value is written...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
A remote code execution vulnerability occurs in OpenTSDB through 2.4.0 via command injection in the yrange parameter. The yrange value is written to a gnuplot file in the /tmp directory. This file is then executed via the mygnuplot.sh shell script. (tsd/GraphHandler.java attempted to prevent command injections by blocking backticks but this is insufficient.)
- CVE Published
- Dec 16, 2020
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 08, 2026
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- GitHub — OpenTSDB/opentsdb github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/OpenTSDB/opentsdb/issues/2051
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/170331/OpenTSDB-2.4.0-Command-Injectio... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170331/OpenTSDB-2.4.0-Command-In...
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
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| The Shadowserver First | 2026-02-08 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2020/CVE-2020-35476.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/opentsdb_yrange_cmd_injection.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-07-08 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2022-01-30 05:09:07 UTC · GitHub
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/opentsdb_yrange_cmd_injection.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2020/CVE-2020-35476.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2022-01-30 05:09:07 UTC · 2 stars
A remote code execution vulnerability occurs in OpenTSDB through 2.4.0 via command injection in the yrange parameter.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC 5 months ago00:00 UTC · 5 months ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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05:09 UTC over 4 years ago05:09 UTC · over 4 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC over 5 years ago00:00 UTC · over 5 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 5 years ago00:00 UTC · over 5 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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