CVE-2020-19037: Medium severity halo vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2021
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Updated

Incorrect Access Control vulnearbility in Halo 0.4.3, which allows a malicious user to bypass encrption to view encrpted articles via cookies.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Halo Halo=0.4.3

Event History

Jul 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:39 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-19037?

CVE-2020-19037 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to encrypted content.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-19037?

To fix CVE-2020-19037, upgrade to the latest version of Halo that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-19037?

Exploiting CVE-2020-19037 allows an attacker to bypass encryption and access confidential articles stored in cookies.

4

In which software version is CVE-2020-19037 present?

CVE-2020-19037 is present in version 0.4.3 of the Halo software.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2020-19037?

Any user or organization utilizing Halo version 0.4.3 is susceptible to the risks posed by CVE-2020-19037.

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