CVE-2020-5849: Unraid Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Published Mar 16, 2020
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Updated

Unraid contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to gain access to the administrative interface. This CVE is chainable with CVE-2020-5847 for remote code execution.

Other sources

Unraid 6.8.0 allows authentication bypass.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Unraid Unraid=6.8.0
Unraid Unraid
Unraid Unraid=6.8.0

Event History

Mar 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:24 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5849?

CVE-2020-5849 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Unraid that allows attackers to gain access to the administrative interface.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-5849?

CVE-2020-5849 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

Which version of Unraid is affected by CVE-2020-5849?

Unraid version 6.8.0 is affected by CVE-2020-5849.

4

Can CVE-2020-5849 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-5849 can be exploited remotely.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-5849?

Yes, applying the latest security updates provided by Unraid will fix CVE-2020-5849.

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