CVE-2020-20907

MetInfo 7.0 beta is affected by a file modification vulnerability

published May 24, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky file modification vulnerability lurks in MetInfo 7.0 beta! Attackers can tamper with crucial ini files, and that’s not just a hiccup – it’s a potential disaster! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel manager who misplaced the instructions for cleaning rooms; if someone could change them, they might turn your spotless suite into a disaster zone. With this vulnerability, attackers gain the power to delete and modify essential files, causing chaos behind the scenes. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to compromise your system’s integrity, potentially leading to file corruption or unauthorized changes in settings. This could disrupt normal operations and leave sensitive data vulnerable to further attacks.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel manager who misplaced the instructions for cleaning rooms; if someone could change them, they might turn your spotless suite into a disaster zone. With this vulnerability, attackers gain the power to delete and modify essential files, causing chaos behind the scenes. This vulnerability allows attackers to delete or modify ini files located in app/system/language/admin/language_general.class.php and app/system/include/function/file.func.php, which can lead to significant system instability and security risks.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to compromise your system’s integrity, potentially leading to file corruption or unauthorized changes in settings. This could disrupt normal operations and leave sensitive data vulnerable to further attacks. To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade to the latest version of MetInfo that addresses this issue and restrict file permissions on critical directories to prevent unauthorized access. Regularly audit your file permissions and keep your software up-to-date! You've got this! Act quickly to secure your system, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02201 · 82.4th percentile
Published
2021-05-24T18:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 MAY 18:03Z
    MetInfo 7.0 beta is affected by a file modification vulnerability
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