Vulnerability identifier: #VU26358

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10788

CWE-ID: CWE-321

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
openITCOCKPIT
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: it-novum GmbH

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to openITCOCKPIT uses a static WebSocket key. A remote attacker can use the key to impersonate other users.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

openITCOCKPIT: 3.7.1 - 3.7.2

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External links
http://github.com/it-novum/openITCOCKPIT/releases/tag/openITCOCKPIT-3.7.3

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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.