CVE-2020-12338

Insufficient control flow management in the Open WebRTC Toolkit before version 4.3.1 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of…

published November 13, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A network connection could be your downfall! Insufficient control flow management in the Open WebRTC Toolkit before version 4.3.1 lets unauthenticated users escalate privileges with just a bit of network access. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with a lounge area where anyone can stroll in and take over the private party room without a reservation — a small oversight that grants unexpected access and power! If attackers exploit this vulnerability, they could gain unauthorized privileges, potentially compromising sensitive data or system functionality. This could lead to catastrophic consequences, like a VIP hijacking the event and ruining the night for everyone!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a lounge area where anyone can stroll in and take over the private party room without a reservation — a small oversight that grants unexpected access and power! This flaw arises from weak control flow management, allowing unauthenticated users to escalate their privileges via network access, which could lead to unauthorized system actions.

What to do

If attackers exploit this vulnerability, they could gain unauthorized privileges, potentially compromising sensitive data or system functionality. This could lead to catastrophic consequences, like a VIP hijacking the event and ruining the night for everyone! To mitigate this risk, update the Open WebRTC Toolkit to version 4.3.1 or higher immediately. Additionally, review your network access controls to ensure only authenticated users can interact with the system. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your system and keep the party safe! 🎉

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01595 · 75.5th percentile
Published
2020-11-13T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 NOV 20:00Z
    Insufficient control flow management in the Open WebRTC Toolkit before version 4.3.1 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of…
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