Nginx Controller up to 3.1.x Controller API authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Nginx Controller up to 3.1.x. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Controller API. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-5863. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Nginx Controller up to 3.1.x (Web Server). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Controller API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In NGINX Controller versions prior to 3.2.0, an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the Controller API can create unprivileged user accounts. The user which is created is only able to upload a new license to the system but cannot view or modify any other components of the system.

The weakness was released 03/27/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-5863 since 01/06/2020. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 3.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 8.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Controller 3.2.0

Timelineinfo

01/06/2020 🔍
03/27/2020 +81 days 🔍
03/28/2020 +1 days 🔍
05/12/2024 +1506 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: K14631834
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2020-5863 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-5863
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-152416

Entryinfo

Created: 03/28/2020 07:17
Updated: 05/12/2024 09:38
Changes: 03/28/2020 07:17 (37), 03/28/2020 07:22 (18), 10/05/2020 09:38 (1), 05/12/2024 09:38 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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