CVE-2020-26942 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can reset the admin password in Axigen Mail Server, leading to full administrative control.

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-2020-26942?

CVE-2020-26942 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue discovered in Axigen Mail Server 10.3.x before 10.3.1.27 and 10.3.2.x before 10.3.3.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to submit a setAdminPassword operation request, subsequently setting a new arbitrary password for the admin account.

Weakness: CWE-306, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-26942?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Axigen Axigen Mail Server.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26942?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-26942 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-2020-26942 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-26942 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xq7r-8p25-r3gh.

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