CVE-2020-10788 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 25 Mar 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

openITCOCKPIT uses a hardcoded API key for WebSocket connections, allowing attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-10788?

CVE-2020-10788 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

openITCOCKPIT before 3.7.3 uses the 1fea123e07f730f76e661bced33a94152378611e API key rather than generating a random API Key for WebSocket connections.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10788?

It affects 1 product.

Products include It-Novum Openitcockpit.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10788?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10788 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-10788 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10788 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xc37-3r4w-xfwc.