Vulnerability identifier: #VU24917

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8591

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
eG Manager
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: eG Innovations, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions via a "com.egurkha.EgLoginServlet?uname=admin&upass=&accessKey=eGm0n1t0r" request, gain unauthorized access to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

eG Manager: 7.1.2

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External links
http://pyaefromucsp.blogspot.com/2020/02/eg-manager-v712improper-access-control_3.html

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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.