CVE-2020-9046 Kantech EntraPass Security Management Software - System Permissions Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

A low-privileged user can gain full system-level privileges by replacing critical files with crafted files in Kantech EntraPass software.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-9046?

CVE-2020-9046 is a high-severity vulnerability in Johnson Controls Kantech EntraPass Security Management Software Corporate Edition versions 8.22 and prior, published on 26 May 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in all versions of Kantech EntraPass Editions could potentially allow an authorized low-privileged user to gain full system-level privileges by replacing critical files with specifically crafted files.

Weakness: CWE-269, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9046?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Johnsoncontrols Kantech Entrapass.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9046?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9046 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-9046 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9046 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vf6h-hr27-4ffq.

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