CVE-2020-15217: User data exposure in GLPI

Published Oct 7, 2020
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Updated

In GLPI before version 9.5.2, there is a leakage of user information through the public FAQ. The issue was introduced in version 9.5.0 and patched in 9.5.2. As a workaround, disable public access to the FAQ.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GLPI-PROJECT GLPI>=9.5.0<9.5.2

Event History

Oct 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15217?

CVE-2020-15217 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the leakage of user information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-15217?

To fix CVE-2020-15217, upgrade to GLPI version 9.5.2 or later.

3

What does CVE-2020-15217 affect?

CVE-2020-15217 affects GLPI versions prior to 9.5.2, specifically version 9.5.0.

4

How did CVE-2020-15217 happen?

CVE-2020-15217 was introduced due to a change in the public FAQ feature in GLPI version 9.5.0.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-15217?

Yes, a workaround for CVE-2020-15217 is to disable public access to the FAQ.

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