CVE-2020-13638: Critical severity rConfig rConfig vulnerability

Published Nov 13, 2020
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Updated

lib/crud/userprocess.php in rConfig 3.9.x before 3.9.7 has an authentication bypass, leading to administrator account creation. This issue has been fixed in 3.9.7.

Affected Software

1 affected component
rConfig rConfig>=3.9.0<3.9.7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade rConfig to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.9.7

Event History

Nov 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:53 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-13638.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13638?

The severity of CVE-2020-13638 is critical with a score of 9.8.

3

What is affected by CVE-2020-13638?

rConfig versions 3.9.0 to 3.9.6 are affected by CVE-2020-13638.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-13638?

To fix CVE-2020-13638, you should update rConfig to version 3.9.7 or later.

5

Is there any additional reference for CVE-2020-13638?

Yes, you can find additional information about CVE-2020-13638 at the following link: https://theguly.github.io/2020/09/rconfig-3.9.4-multiple-vulnerabilities/

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