High · published December 19, 2025
⚡ An unauthorized request is all it takes to amplify a user’s privileges right in Kentico Xperience! This access control bypass could have serious implications for your admin accounts. 😱 Picture a hotel where anyone can slip behind the front desk and adjust the security settings — suddenly, the keys to the executive suite are in the hands of anyone who asks! That’s the risk here: attackers can manipulate user privileges with surprising ease. This vulnerability means an attacker could compromise global administrator accounts, giving them free reign to modify critical security settings and potentially invalidate sensitive macros. Imagine the chaos that could ensue if a malicious actor could tweak permissions at will!
Picture a hotel where anyone can slip behind the front desk and adjust the security settings — suddenly, the keys to the executive suite are in the hands of anyone who asks! That’s the risk here: attackers can manipulate user privileges with surprising ease. CVE-2020-36890 is an access control bypass flaw in Kentico Xperience that allows unauthorized users to manipulate the privileges of global administrator accounts through crafted requests, leading to a compromise of security features.
This vulnerability means an attacker could compromise global administrator accounts, giving them free reign to modify critical security settings and potentially invalidate sensitive macros. Imagine the chaos that could ensue if a malicious actor could tweak permissions at will! To protect your system, urgently apply the patch provided by Kentico for versions prior to the fix. Additionally, review your access control settings to ensure only authorized requests can alter user privileges. Regular audits of admin privileges are also a smart move! You've got this! Stay vigilant and patch up those vulnerabilities to keep your digital fortress strong! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| kentico/xperience | ≤ 12.0.60 | — |