CVE-2020-8816

HIGHNVD 7.29.0▲Trending — 4 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild

7.2

Pi-hole Web v4.3.2 (aka AdminLTE) allows Remote Code Execution by privileged dashboard users via a crafted DHCP static lease.

CVSS v3: 7.2
EG Score: 9.0(high)
EPSS: 99.6%
KEV: ⚠ Exploited

Published

May 29, 2020

Last Modified

November 10, 2025

References (15)

cve@mitrehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157861/Pi-Hole-4.3.2-DHCP-MAC-OS-Command-Execution.html
cve@mitrehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158737/Pi-hole-4.3.2-Remote-Code-Execution.html
cve@mitrehttps://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/commits/master
cve@mitrehttps://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/pull/1165
cve@mitrehttps://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/releases/tag/v4.3.3
cve@mitrehttps://natedotred.wordpress.com/2020/03/28/cve-2020-8816-pi-hole-remote-code-execution/
cve@mitrehttps://twitter.com/Nate_Kappa/status/1243900213665902592?s=20
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157861/Pi-Hole-4.3.2-DHCP-MAC-OS-Command-Execution.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158737/Pi-hole-4.3.2-Remote-Code-Execution.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/commits/master
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/pull/1165
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/releases/tag/v4.3.3
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://natedotred.wordpress.com/2020/03/28/cve-2020-8816-pi-hole-remote-code-execution/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://twitter.com/Nate_Kappa/status/1243900213665902592?s=20
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-8816

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-78OS Command Injection

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 20× in last 7d / 20× in last 30d)

Every time one of our enrichment pipelines (NVD, MITRE cvelistV5, EPSS, CISA KEV, GHSA, OSV, vendor advisories) ran against this CVE. Most recent first.

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Publicly available exploits

(5 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (3 GitHub PoCs) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

GitHub PoCteam0se7en/CVE-2020-8816
First seen Aug 6, 2020
Pi-hole ( <= 4.3.2) authenticated remote code execution.
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-48727
First seen Aug 4, 2020
Pi-hole 4.3.2 - Remote Code Execution (Authenticated)
Open source ↗
GitHub PoCcybervaca/CVE-2020-8816
First seen Aug 4, 2020
Pi-hole Remote Code Execution authenticated Version >= 4.3.2
Open source ↗
GitHub PoCAndreyRainchik/CVE-2020-8816
First seen May 10, 2020
A Python script to exploit CVE-2020-8816, a remote code execution vulnerability on the Pi-hole
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/unix/http/pihole_dhcp_mac_exec✓ verified
First seen Mar 28, 2020
Pi-Hole DHCP MAC OS Command Execution
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2020-8816?

CVE-2020-8816 is a high vulnerability published on May 29, 2020. Pi-hole Web v4.3.2 (aka AdminLTE) allows Remote Code Execution by privileged dashboard users via a crafted DHCP static lease.

When was CVE-2020-8816 disclosed?

CVE-2020-8816 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 29, 2020, with the most recent update on November 10, 2025. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2020-8816 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2020-8816 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on December 10, 2021, affecting Pi-hole AdminLTE. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8816?

CVE-2020-8816 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-8816?

CVE-2020-8816 affects Pi-hole AdminLTE. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.

How do I remediate CVE-2020-8816?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2020-8816, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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