CVE-2020-16098 Information disclosure in Command Centre

Critical 9.8 Published 15 Sep 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can enumerate access card credentials to clone low-security cards, bypassing physical access controls in Gallagher Command Centre.

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-2020-16098?

CVE-2020-16098 is a critical vulnerability in Gallagher Command Centre, published on 15 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

It is possible to enumerate access card credentials via an unauthenticated network connection to the server in versions of Command Centre v8.20 prior to v8.20.1166(MR3), versions of 8.10 prior to v8.10.1211(MR5), versions of 8.00 prior to v8.00.1228(MR6), all versions of 7.90 and earlier. These credentials can then be used to encode low security cards to be used by the system where insecure card technologies are supported.

Weakness: CWE-306, CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16098?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gallagher Command Centre.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16098?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-16098 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16098 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r88h-whf8-g952.