CVE-2020-7213 Weak cryptography in n/a
Parallels Desktop uses cleartext HTTP for updates, allowing man-in-the-middle attackers to inject malicious updates and execute code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-7213?
CVE-2020-7213 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Parallels 13 uses cleartext HTTP as part of the update process, allowing man-in-the-middle attacks. Users of out-of-date versions are presented with a pop-up window for a parallels_updates.xml file on the http://update.parallels.com web site.
Weakness: CWE-312
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7213?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Parallels Parallels.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7213?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7213 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-7213 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7213 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3x6-8w8x-2p8g.