CVE-2020-11956

An issue was discovered on Rittal PDU-3C002DEC through 5.17.10 and CMCIII-PU-9333E0FB through 3.17.10 devices

published July 14, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A least privilege violation lurking in Rittal PDU and CMCIII devices could be your unexpected gremlin! Think of it like giving a kitchen staff member a master key to the entire restaurant. Suddenly, they can access storerooms and sensitive areas where they shouldn't be, potentially leading to all sorts of culinary chaos! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability might gain unauthorized access to critical functions or settings, potentially disrupting operations or compromising sensitive data. Though the severity is currently marked as unknown, even small breaches can lead to significant consequences if left unchecked!

Put simply

Think of it like giving a kitchen staff member a master key to the entire restaurant. Suddenly, they can access storerooms and sensitive areas where they shouldn't be, potentially leading to all sorts of culinary chaos! This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to elevate their privileges on Rittal PDU-3C002DEC and CMCIII-PU-9333E0FB devices, potentially accessing functions they shouldn't be able to reach.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability might gain unauthorized access to critical functions or settings, potentially disrupting operations or compromising sensitive data. Though the severity is currently marked as unknown, even small breaches can lead to significant consequences if left unchecked! To mitigate this, ensure devices are updated to the latest firmware versions beyond 5.17.10 for Rittal PDU and 3.17.10 for CMCIII. Regularly review user access levels and enforce least privilege principles throughout your network. You've got this! With a few steps, you'll keep your systems secure and your operations running smoothly! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01621 · 75.9th percentile
Published
2020-07-14T13:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JUL 13:05Z
    An issue was discovered on Rittal PDU-3C002DEC through 5.17.10 and CMCIII-PU-9333E0FB through 3.17.10 devices
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