CVE-2020-20472 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access sensitive username information without authentication due to missing checks in the addbook module.
- 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-2020-20472?
CVE-2020-20472 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
White Shark System (WSS) 1.3.2 has a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability. The if_get_addbook.php file does not have an authentication operation. Remote attackers can obtain username information for all users of the current site.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-20472?
It affects 1 product.
Products include White Shark Systems Project White Shark Systems.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20472?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-20472 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-2020-20472 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-20472 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rp5-rc8p-7x4x.