Arbitrary files disclosure in HCL Notes

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45779

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4089

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the "mailto" URI handler. A remote attacker can trick the victim to click on a specially crafted "mailto" link and attack to the email arbitrary file from the victim's system without any additional warning.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

HCL Notes: 9.0.0 - 11.0.1

External links

http://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0080343

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.