CVE-2020-27408: High severity os4ed opensis-classic vulnerability

Published Dec 4, 2020
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Updated

OpenSIS Community Edition through 7.6 is affected by incorrect access controls for the file ResetUserInfo.php that allow an unauthenticated attacker to change the password of arbitrary users.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OS4ED openSIS<=7.6

Event History

Dec 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27408?

The severity of CVE-2020-27408 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

2

How does CVE-2020-27408 affect OpenSIS Community Edition?

CVE-2020-27408 affects OpenSIS Community Edition through version 7.6.

3

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-27408?

CVE-2020-27408 is an incorrect access control vulnerability in OpenSIS Community Edition that allows an unauthenticated attacker to change the password of arbitrary users.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-27408?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-27408 by leveraging the incorrect access controls in the file ResetUserInfo.php to change the password of arbitrary users without authentication.

5

Are there any available fixes for CVE-2020-27408?

At the moment, there are no specific fixes available for CVE-2020-27408. It is recommended to follow the project's official releases and security advisories for any updates.

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