8.2
CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-11847: Vulnerability in sshrelay in privileged access manager provides full system access.

First published: Wed Aug 21 2024(Updated: )

SSH authenticated user when access the PAM server can execute an OS command to gain the full system access using bash. This issue affects Privileged Access Manager before 3.7.0.1.

Credit: security@opentext.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microfocus Netiq Privileged Access Manager<3.7
Microfocus Netiq Privileged Access Manager=3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-11847?

    CVE-2020-11847 has a high severity rating as it allows an authenticated user to execute OS commands leading to full system access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-11847?

    To fix CVE-2020-11847, upgrade Privileged Access Manager to version 3.7.0.1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-11847?

    CVE-2020-11847 affects users of Microfocus Netiq Privileged Access Manager versions prior to 3.7.0.1.

  • What type of access does CVE-2020-11847 provide?

    CVE-2020-11847 provides unauthorized OS-level access through command execution for authenticated users.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-11847?

    Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2020-11847 other than upgrading the software.

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