CVE-2020-17388 Missing authorization in QConvergeConsole

High 8.8 Published 25 Aug 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass authentication to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via the Tomcat admin console.

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-2020-17388?

CVE-2020-17388 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Marvell QConvergeConsole, published on 25 Aug 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Marvell QConvergeConsole 5.5.0.64. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the Tomcat configuration file. The issue results from the lack of proper restriction to the Tomcat admin console. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-10799.

Weakness: CWE-749

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-17388?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Marvell Qconvergeconsole.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17388?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-17388 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-2020-17388 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-17388 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-29m7-frx3-67fg.