vBulletin up to 5.5.6/5.6.0/5.6.1 Access Control authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in vBulletin up to 5.5.6/5.6.0/5.6.1 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Access Control. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2020-12720. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in vBulletin up to 5.5.6/5.6.0/5.6.1 (Forum Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Access Control. 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:

vBulletin before 5.5.6pl1, 5.6.0 before 5.6.0pl1, and 5.6.1 before 5.6.1pl1 has incorrect access control.

The weakness was published 05/08/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-12720 since 05/07/2020. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading to version 5.5.6p1, 5.6.0p1 or 5.6.1p1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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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: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: vBulletin 5.5.6p1/5.6.0p1/5.6.1p1

Timelineinfo

05/07/2020 🔍
05/08/2020 +1 days 🔍
05/08/2020 +0 days 🔍
08/31/2024 +1576 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-12720 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-12720
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-154900
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 05/08/2020 10:47
Updated: 08/31/2024 22:31
Changes: 05/08/2020 10:47 (36), 05/08/2020 10:52 (18), 08/31/2024 22:31 (21)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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