CVE-2020-36126 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

Authenticated users can access and modify data belonging to other users, leading to privilege escalation and unauthorized data disclosure or modification.

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-2020-36126?

CVE-2020-36126 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Pax Technology PAXSTORE v7.0.8_20200511171508 and lower is affected by incorrect access control that can lead to remote privilege escalation. PAXSTORE marketplace endpoints allow an authenticated user to read and write data not owned by them, including third-party users, application and payment terminals, where an attacker can impersonate any user which may lead to the unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of information.

Weakness: CWE-639

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36126?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Paxtechnology Paxstore.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36126?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36126 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-2020-36126 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36126 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g2m4-vffj-7j38.

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