CVE-2020-28993: Path Traversal

Published Dec 1, 2020
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Updated

A Directory Traversal vulnerability exists in ATX miniCMTS200a Broadband Gateway through 2.0 and Pico CMTS through 2.0. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability would allow an unauthenticated attacker to retrieve administrator credentials by sending a malicious POST request.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ATX Minicmts200a Firmware<=2.0
ATX miniCMTS200a

Event History

Dec 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:04 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28993?

CVE-2020-28993 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose administrator credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-28993?

To fix CVE-2020-28993, upgrade the ATX miniCMTS200a Broadband Gateway to a version above 2.0.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-28993?

CVE-2020-28993 affects users of the ATX miniCMTS200a Broadband Gateway and Pico CMTS systems running versions up to 2.0.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2020-28993?

CVE-2020-28993 can be exploited through a malicious POST request to retrieve administrator credentials.

5

Can CVE-2020-28993 be exploited by authenticated users?

CVE-2020-28993 allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability, making it particularly concerning.

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