CVE-2020-1767: Possible to send drafted messages as wrong agent

Published Jan 10, 2020
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Updated

Agent A is able to save a draft (i.e. for customer reply). Then Agent B can open the draft, change the text completely and send it in the name of Agent A. For the customer it will not be visible that the message was sent by another agent. This issue affects: ((OTRS)) Community Edition 6.0.x version 6.0.24 and prior versions. OTRS 7.0.x version 7.0.13 and prior versions.

Affected Software

3 affected components
OTRS OTRS>=6.0.0<=6.0.24
OTRS OTRS>=7.0.0<=7.0.13
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OTRS Community Edition to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.14
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade OTRS Community Edition to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.25

Event History

Jan 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1767?

CVE-2020-1767 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized message manipulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-1767?

To fix CVE-2020-1767, upgrade OTRS to versions 6.0.25 or later, or 7.0.14 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-1767?

CVE-2020-1767 affects OTRS Community Edition versions 6.0.0 to 6.0.24 and 7.0.0 to 7.0.13.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1767?

CVE-2020-1767 is a message spoofing vulnerability that allows an unauthorized agent to send messages on behalf of another agent.

5

Can CVE-2020-1767 impact customer trust?

Yes, CVE-2020-1767 can significantly impact customer trust as customers may receive messages that are not from the intended sender.

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