CVE-2020-11661 Missing authorization in CA API Developer Portal

High 8.1 Published 15 Apr 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Privileged users can view and edit user data due to an access control flaw in CA API Developer Portal.

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

What is CVE-2020-11661?

CVE-2020-11661 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in CA API Developer Portal, published on 15 Apr 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CA API Developer Portal 4.3.1 and earlier contains an access control flaw that allows privileged users to view and edit user data.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11661?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Broadcom Ca Api Developer Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11661?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11661 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2020-11661 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11661 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jppr-v7v7-49m8.