CVE-2020-15390 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 12 Apr 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Improper access control in Pega Platform allows attackers to bypass authorization checks via the GetWebInfo endpoint.

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-2020-15390?

CVE-2020-15390 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

pyActivity in Pega Platform 8.4.0.237 has a security misconfiguration that leads to an improper access control vulnerability via =GetWebInfo.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-15390?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pega Pega Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15390?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-15390 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-2020-15390 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-15390 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8wgv-7v96-3px7.