CVE-2020-13638 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Nov 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An authentication bypass in rConfig allows attackers to create administrator accounts, leading to full system compromise.

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-2020-13638?

CVE-2020-13638 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Nov 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

lib/crud/userprocess.php in rConfig 3.9.x before 3.9.7 has an authentication bypass, leading to administrator account creation. This issue has been fixed in 3.9.7.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13638?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rconfig Rconfig.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13638?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13638 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2020-13638 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-13638 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-938p-268q-56rj.