CVE-2020-2506: improper access control vulnerability in Helpdesk

Published Feb 3, 2021
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Updated

The vulnerability have been reported to affect earlier versions of QTS. If exploited, this improper access control vulnerability could allow attackers to compromise the security of the software by gaining privileges, or reading sensitive information. This issue affects: QNAP Systems Inc. Helpdesk versions prior to 3.0.3.

Other sources

QNAP Helpdesk contains an improper access control vulnerability which could allow an attacker to gain privileges or to read sensitive information.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
QNAP Helpdesk<3.0.3
QNAP Systems Helpdesk

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade QNAP QTS Helpdesk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.3

Event History

Feb 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 25, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-2506?

CVE-2020-2506 is an improper access control vulnerability affecting earlier versions of QNAP Systems Helpdesk.

2

How does CVE-2020-2506 impact the software?

If exploited, CVE-2020-2506 could allow attackers to compromise the software's security by gaining privileges or reading sensitive information.

3

Which versions of QNAP Systems Helpdesk are affected by CVE-2020-2506?

Versions up to exclusive 3.0.3 of QNAP Systems Helpdesk are affected by CVE-2020-2506.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2506?

CVE-2020-2506 is classified as critical with a severity value of 9.8.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-2506?

Update QNAP Systems Helpdesk to a version higher than 3.0.3 to fix CVE-2020-2506.

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