CVE-2020-27156

Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.5 did not perform adequate authorization checks

Critical · published October 15, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A user without any credentials can execute code remotely on Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.5! That’s like letting a random person into a control room with the keys to the entire system. 😱 Think of it like having a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen and start cooking without a chef’s hat—utter chaos! This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access and run commands as if they’re trusted staff. This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain complete control of your server, allowing them to steal data, manipulate systems, or disrupt services—anything they desire. Imagine a full takeover where vital operations grind to a halt, all because of a missing check.

Put simply

Think of it like having a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen and start cooking without a chef’s hat—utter chaos! This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access and run commands as if they’re trusted staff. The flaw lies in inadequate authorization checks within Veritas APTARE, allowing unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary code remotely, effectively making security precautions a mere suggestion.

What to do

This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain complete control of your server, allowing them to steal data, manipulate systems, or disrupt services—anything they desire. Imagine a full takeover where vital operations grind to a halt, all because of a missing check. Upgrade Veritas APTARE to version 10.5 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your authorization protocols to ensure they’re robust against unauthorized access to prevent any future occurrences. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your systems safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02184 · 82.2th percentile
Published
2020-10-15T04:34Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 OCT 04:34Z
    Veritas APTARE versions prior to 10.5 did not perform adequate authorization checks
    cvelistv5