CVE-2020-5616

[Calendar01], [Calendar02], [PKOBO-News01], [PKOBO-vote01], [Telop01], [Gallery01], [CalendarForm01], and [Link01] [Calendar01] free edition ver1.0.0…

published August 4, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Remote attackers can waltz right in with administrative privileges! This vulnerability in the free editions of multiple Calendar and news applications leaves the door wide open for unauthorized access. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that forgot to lock the main entrance at night. A would-be guest could simply stroll in, bypassing all security checks and gaining access to every room, including the VIP suite. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain full administrative access to the affected applications. This means they could manipulate data, change configurations, and potentially wreak havoc, compromising user privacy and application integrity. It’s like handing over the master key to someone with ill intentions!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that forgot to lock the main entrance at night. A would-be guest could simply stroll in, bypassing all security checks and gaining access to every room, including the VIP suite. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and log in as administrators in the free editions of several applications, including [Calendar01] and [PKOBO-News01]. The exploitation methods remain unspecified, making it a concerning security gap.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain full administrative access to the affected applications. This means they could manipulate data, change configurations, and potentially wreak havoc, compromising user privacy and application integrity. It’s like handing over the master key to someone with ill intentions! To safeguard your applications, update to the latest versions of [Calendar01] (at least ver1.0.1) and [PKOBO-News01] (at least ver1.0.4), among others. Implement strong authentication protocols to reinforce security and regularly monitor user access logs for any suspicious activity. You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll fortify your defenses and keep those unwanted guests out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03064 · 87.5th percentile
Published
2020-08-04T01:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 AUG 01:05Z
    [Calendar01], [Calendar02], [PKOBO-News01], [PKOBO-vote01], [Telop01], [Gallery01], [CalendarForm01], and [Link01] [Calendar01] free edition ver1.0.0…
    cvelistv5