CVE-2020-19038 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 12 Jul 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can delete backup files in Halo due to missing authorization checks on the delBackup 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-2020-19038?

CVE-2020-19038 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

File Deletion vulnerability in Halo 0.4.3 via delBackup.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-19038?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Halo Halo.

How do I fix CVE-2020-19038?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-19038 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-2020-19038 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-19038 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-24cp-rv65-qm42.