CVE-2020-35205 Server-side request forgery in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Jan 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can scan internal ports and make outbound connections via SSRF in Quest Policy Authority, which is no longer supported.

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-2020-35205?

CVE-2020-35205 is a critical server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Web Compliance Manager in Quest Policy Authority version 8.1.2.200 allows attackers to scan internal ports and make outbound connections via the initFile.jsp file. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-35205?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Quest Policy Authority for Unified Communications.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35205?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-35205 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2020-35205 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-35205 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hc7m-9x4m-gq3q.