CVE-2020-13793: Critical severity ivanti dsm vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2020
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Updated

Unsafe storage of AD credentials in Ivanti DSM netinst 5.1 due to a static, hard-coded encryption key.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ivanti DSM netinst=5.1

Event History

Aug 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:56 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13793?

CVE-2020-13793 is rated as high severity due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive Active Directory credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13793?

To fix CVE-2020-13793, upgrade to a version of Ivanti DSM netinst that does not use a static hard-coded encryption key for storing AD credentials.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2020-13793?

The risks associated with CVE-2020-13793 include unauthorized access to sensitive AD credentials, leading to potential data breaches or network compromise.

4

Which version of Ivanti DSM netinst is affected by CVE-2020-13793?

CVE-2020-13793 specifically affects Ivanti DSM netinst version 5.1.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-13793?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2020-13793; upgrading to a secure version is the recommended action.

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