Actively exploited in the wild
Pi-Hole AdminLTE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Pi-hole - AdminLTE · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2021-12-10. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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CVE-2020-8816
HighCVSS 7.2KEVSummary
Pi-hole Web v4.3.2 (aka AdminLTE) allows Remote Code Execution by privileged dashboard users via a crafted DHCP static lease.
Risk Assessment
A privileged dashboard user can execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to full compromise of the Pi-hole system and the network it serves.
Recommendation
Update Pi-hole Web to the latest version that includes the fix for this vulnerability, and restrict access to the admin dashboard to trusted users only.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Pi-hole Web v4.3.2 (aka AdminLTE) allows Remote Code Execution by privileged dashboard users via a crafted DHCP static lease.