SB2020081907 - Arbitrary files disclosure in HCL Notes



SB2020081907 - Arbitrary files disclosure in HCL Notes

Published: August 19, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020081907
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4089)

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.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.