CVE-2020-25754: High severity enphase envoy vulnerability

Published Jun 16, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Enphase Envoy R3.x and D4.x devices. There is a custom PAM module for user authentication that circumvents traditional user authentication. This module uses a password derived from the MD5 hash of the username and serial number. The serial number can be retrieved by an unauthenticated user at /info.xml. Attempts to change the user password via passwd or other tools have no effect.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Enphase Envoy Firmware=d4.0
Enphase Envoy Firmware=r3.0
Enphase Envoy

Event History

Jun 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25754?

CVE-2020-25754 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to circumvent traditional authentication methods.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-25754?

To remediate CVE-2020-25754, update your Enphase Envoy devices to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2020-25754?

CVE-2020-25754 affects Enphase Envoy R3.x and D4.x devices using a custom PAM module for authentication.

4

What type of authentication issue is present in CVE-2020-25754?

CVE-2020-25754 involves a custom PAM module that allows authentication to be bypassed through a weak password derived from the MD5 hash of the username and serial number.

5

Can the serial number be exploited in CVE-2020-25754?

Yes, in CVE-2020-25754, the serial number can be retrieved and used to derive the password, posing a significant security risk.

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