CVE-2020-20471 Auth bypass in n/a

High 8.8 Published 21 Jun 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit an unauthorized access flaw in default_user_edit.php to escalate privileges to admin in White Shark System.

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-2020-20471?

CVE-2020-20471 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jun 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

White Shark System (WSS) 1.3.2 has an unauthorized access vulnerability in default_user_edit.php, remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to escalate to admin privileges.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-20471?

It affects 1 product.

Products include White Shark Systems Project White Shark Systems.

How do I fix CVE-2020-20471?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-20471 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2020-20471 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-20471 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-573f-863h-pr75.