CVE-2020-27183 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 27 Oct 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Missing access control in RemoteFunctions endpoint allows attackers to disclose user data, send emails, and escalate privileges.

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-2020-27183?

CVE-2020-27183 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A RemoteFunctions endpoint with missing access control in konzept-ix publiXone before 2020.015 allows attackers to disclose sensitive user information, send arbitrary e-mails, escalate the privileges of arbitrary user accounts, and have unspecified other impact.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27183?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Konzept-Ix Publixone.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27183?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27183 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-2020-27183 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27183 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8mcf-39q9-hx8x.