Authentication bypass in Apache Pulsar Manager
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-17520 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Apache Pulsar Manager Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels |
| Vendor | Apache Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU49094
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17520
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in the permission verification mechanism. A remote attacker can bypass pulsar-manager's admin and gain access to any HTTP API.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApache Pulsar Manager: 0.1.0
External linkshttp://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q4/231
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
