CVE-2020-28401 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 29 Jan 2021 Updated 30 May 2025

An unauthorized user can access sensitive work-in-progress job details due to improper authorization checks in the web application.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-28401?

CVE-2020-28401 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Star Practice Management Web version 2019.2.0.6, allowing an unauthorized user to access WIP details about jobs he should not have access to.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28401?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iris Star Practice Management.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28401?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-28401 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-2020-28401 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28401 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-34xh-3qm2-46mg.