CVE-2020-7388CWE-290

Sage X3 AdxAdmin Unauthenticated Command Execution Bypass by Spoofing

Critical · published July 22, 2021

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 10.0. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
69%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky flaw in Sage X3 lets attackers take control as SYSTEM with just a crafty edit! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can bypass the front desk, slip into the kitchen, and start cooking without a reservation — absolutely terrifying! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the client-side authentication request, bypassing all credential checks. An attacker could gain full control over the Sage X3 system, potentially accessing sensitive data, manipulating processes, or even shutting down critical operations. This could lead to devastating consequences, including data loss and significant downtime for businesses relying on this software.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can bypass the front desk, slip into the kitchen, and start cooking without a reservation — absolutely terrifying! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the client-side authentication request, bypassing all credential checks. CVE-2020-7388 is an unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability in the AdxDSrv.exe component of Sage X3. By manipulating the client-side authentication request, attackers can bypass credential validation and execute commands as the SYSTEM user.

What to do

An attacker could gain full control over the Sage X3 system, potentially accessing sensitive data, manipulating processes, or even shutting down critical operations. This could lead to devastating consequences, including data loss and significant downtime for businesses relying on this software. To protect your systems, immediately upgrade to AdxAdmin version 93.2.53 or later. For on-premises versions, ensure you are using supported versions, including Sage X3 9 (from Syracuse 9.22.7.2), Sage X3 HR & Payroll 9 (from Syracuse 9.24.1.3), Version 11 (from Syracuse 11.25.2.6), or Version 12 (from Syracuse 12.10.2.8). 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your Sage X3 installations today! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.69444 · 99.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-290 · Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Published
2021-07-22T18:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JUL 18:27Z
    Sage X3 AdxAdmin Unauthenticated Command Execution Bypass by Spoofing
    cvelistv5