CVE-2020-26183 Missing authorization in NetWorker

Medium 6.8 Published 16 Oct 2020 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Low-privilege remote users can perform unauthorized nsrmmdbd operations in Dell EMC NetWorker, potentially escalating privileges or modifying data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-26183?

CVE-2020-26183 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Dell NetWorker, published on 16 Oct 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Dell EMC NetWorker versions prior to 19.3.0.2 contain an improper authorization vulnerability. Certain remote users with low privileges may exploit this vulnerability to perform 'nsrmmdbd' operations in an unintended manner.

Weakness: CWE-552, CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-26183?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Emc Networker.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26183?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-26183 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-2020-26183 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-26183 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gh53-mcrp-wp5m.