CVE-2020-29454: Medium severity umbraco cms vulnerability

Published Dec 2, 2020
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Updated

Editors/LogViewerController.cs in Umbraco through 8.9.1 allows a user to visit a logviewer endpoint even if they lack Applications.Settings access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Umbraco Umbraco CMS>=8.0.0<=8.9.1

Event History

Dec 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:50 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-29454?

CVE-2020-29454 is a vulnerability in Umbraco CMS versions 8.0.0 through 8.9.1 that allows a user to access a logviewer endpoint without proper access.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-29454?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-29454 by visiting the logviewer endpoint even if they do not have the necessary access rights.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-29454?

CVE-2020-29454 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 4.3.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-29454?

Umbraco CMS versions 8.0.0 through 8.9.1 are affected by CVE-2020-29454.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-29454?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2020-29454 is available in the Umbraco CMS patch release version 8.9.1.

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