CVE-2020-6972: Critical severity Honeywell Notifier Webserver vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2020
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Updated

In Notifier Web Server (NWS) Version 3.50 and earlier, the Honeywell Fire Web Server’s authentication may be bypassed by a capture-replay attack from a web browser.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Honeywell Notifier Webserver<=3.50

Event History

Mar 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-6972.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6972?

CVE-2020-6972 has a severity of 9.1 (Critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6972?

Versions of Notifier Web Server (NWS) up to and including 3.50 are affected by CVE-2020-6972.

4

How can the authentication bypass vulnerability be exploited?

The authentication bypass vulnerability in CVE-2020-6972 can be exploited through a capture-replay attack from a web browser.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-6972?

At the moment, there is no information available about a fix for CVE-2020-6972. It is recommended to monitor the vendor's website for any updates or patches.

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