CVE-2020-11631: Medium severity ejbca vulnerability

Published Apr 7, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in EJBCA before 6.15.2.6 and 7.x before 7.3.1.2. An error state can be generated in the CA UI by a malicious user. This, in turn, allows exploitation of other bugs. This follow-on exploitation can lead to privilege escalation and remote code execution. (This is exploitable only when at least one accessible port lacks a requirement for client certificate authentication. These ports are 8442 or 8080 in a standard installation.)

Affected Software

2 affected components
PrimeKey EJBCA<6.15.2.6
PrimeKey EJBCA>=7.0.0<7.3.1.2

Event History

Apr 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:33 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11631?

CVE-2020-11631 has a severity rating that indicates a critical vulnerability capable of leading to privilege escalation and remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-11631?

To fix CVE-2020-11631, upgrade EJBCA to version 6.15.2.6 or 7.3.1.2 or later.

3

What versions of EJBCA are affected by CVE-2020-11631?

EJBCA versions prior to 6.15.2.6 and from 7.0.0 up to 7.3.1.2 are affected by CVE-2020-11631.

4

Can CVE-2020-11631 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-11631 can be exploited remotely by a malicious user to escalate privileges.

5

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2020-11631?

Exploiting CVE-2020-11631 can lead to privilege escalation and remote code execution, putting systems at significant risk.

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