CVE-2020-15851 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access unencrypted backups and modify repository configurations due to missing access controls in the transporter service.

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-2020-15851?

CVE-2020-15851 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Lack of access control in Nakivo Backup & Replication Transporter version 9.4.0.r43656 allows remote users to access unencrypted backup repositories and the Nakivo Controller configuration via a network accessible transporter service. It is also possible to create or delete backup repositories.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-15851?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nakivo Backup \& Replication Transporter.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15851?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-15851 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-2020-15851 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-15851 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rmvq-vf32-r4h4.

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