CVE-2020-2506: improper access control vulnerability in Helpdesk
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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
QNAP QTS Helpdeskto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.0.3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-2506?
CVE-2020-2506 is an improper access control vulnerability affecting earlier versions of QNAP Systems Helpdesk.
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.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2506?
CVE-2020-2506 is classified as critical with a severity value of 9.8.
How can I fix CVE-2020-2506?
Update QNAP Systems Helpdesk to a version higher than 3.0.3 to fix CVE-2020-2506.