CVE-2020-9048 victor Web Client - Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability
Remote unauthenticated attackers can delete arbitrary files or cause denial of service in victor Web Client due to missing authorization checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-9048?
CVE-2020-9048 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Johnson Controls victor Web Client version 5.4.1 and prior, published on 8 Oct 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in specified versions of American Dynamics victor Web Client and Software House CCURE Web Client could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker on the network to delete arbitrary files on the system or render the system unusable by conducting a Denial of Service attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9048?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Johnsoncontrols Victor Web Client, Tyco C-Cure Web Client.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9048?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9048 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-2020-9048 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9048 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9c36-q7xc-rp9j.