#VU50860 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in GateManager - CVE-2020-29031

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50860

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-29031

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GateManager
Server applications / Remote access servers, VPN

Vendor: Secomea

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure direct object reference (IDOR) issue combined with Old password check bypass. A remote authenticated attacker can gain elevated privileges and reset the password of any user in its domain or any sub-domain.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GateManager: before 9.2c

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External links
https://www.secomea.com/support/cybersecurity-advisory/#2920

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.