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ID:5785 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Kronos webTA - CVE-2020-8494
ID:5785 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Kronos webTA - CVE-2020-8494
Published: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU24798
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8494
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Kronos webTA
Kronos webTA
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists within the "emp_id", "userid", "pw1", "pw2", "supervisor" and "timekeeper" parameters due to the "com.threeis.webta.H402editUser" servlet allows a remote attacker with Timekeeper, Master Timekeeper, or HR Admin privileges to gain unauthorized administrative privileges within the application.
This vulnerability affects the following versions of Kronos Web Time and Attendance:
- 3.8.x and later
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.