CVE-2020-24008: Medium severity human resource management system vulnerability

Published Aug 26, 2020
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Updated

Umanni RH 1.0 has a user enumeration vulnerability. This issue occurs during password recovery, where a difference in messages could allow an attacker to determine if the user is valid or not, enabling a brute force attack with valid users.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Umanni Human Resources=1.0

Event History

Aug 26, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24008?

CVE-2020-24008 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow user enumeration and facilitate brute force attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-24008?

To fix CVE-2020-24008, implement consistent password recovery messages regardless of the user's validity to prevent enumeration.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-24008?

CVE-2020-24008 is a user enumeration vulnerability in the password recovery process.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-24008?

CVE-2020-24008 affects Umanni Human Resources version 1.0.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2020-24008?

An attacker can use CVE-2020-24008 to determine valid usernames through distinct messages in the password recovery process.

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