CVE-2020-20472 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

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.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4rp5-rc8p-7x4x.

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