ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2020-8816: Pi-Hole AdminLTE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Facts
VendorPi-hole
ProductAdminLTE
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV10 Dec 2021
CISA federal deadline10 Jun 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-78

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

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

SOURCES

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.