7.5
CWE
269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-14215

First published: Fri Aug 21 2020(Updated: )

Zulip Server before 2.1.5 has Incorrect Access Control because 0198_preregistrationuser_invited_as adds the administrator role to invitations.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zulip Server<2.1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-14215?

    CVE-2020-14215 is a vulnerability in Zulip Server before version 2.1.5 that allows incorrect access control.

  • How does CVE-2020-14215 affect Zulip Server?

    CVE-2020-14215 affects Zulip Server versions before 2.1.5 and adds the administrator role to invitations.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-14215?

    CVE-2020-14215 has a severity rating of high.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-14215?

    To fix CVE-2020-14215, you need to update Zulip Server to version 2.1.5 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-14215?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-14215 in the Zulip Blog post: https://blog.zulip.com/2020/06/17/zulip-server-2-1-5-security-release/

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