CVE-2020-10546

rConfig 3.9.4 and previous versions has unauthenticated compliancepolicies.inc.php SQL injection

published June 4, 2020

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
87%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated SQL injection in rConfig could expose your network devices like a hidden door in the back of your house! 🔑 Think of compliancepolicies.inc.php as a vault door that should only be open with the right key. Unfortunately, this door is ajar, allowing anyone to slip in and take a look around your valuable network treasures! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, including cleartext passwords. This means lateral movement through your network is possible, potentially leading to even more severe breaches. That's like leaving a window open in your bank vault—it invites unwelcome guests!

Put simply

Think of compliancepolicies.inc.php as a vault door that should only be open with the right key. Unfortunately, this door is ajar, allowing anyone to slip in and take a look around your valuable network treasures! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries through the compliancepolicies.inc.php file, leading to unauthorized access to stored passwords and other sensitive information.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, including cleartext passwords. This means lateral movement through your network is possible, potentially leading to even more severe breaches. That's like leaving a window open in your bank vault—it invites unwelcome guests! Immediately upgrade to rConfig version 3.9.5 or newer to patch the vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing stricter access policies and encrypting sensitive data like passwords to bolster your defenses. Regular audits can help catch any other sneaky vulnerabilities too! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be locking down your network like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.87330 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2020-06-04T03:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 JUN 03:25Z
    rConfig 3.9.4 and previous versions has unauthenticated compliancepolicies.inc.php SQL injection
    cvelistv5