CVE-2020-9370

HUMAX HGA12R-02 BRGCAA 1.1.53 devices allow Session Hijacking

published March 5, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โšก A crafty bit of session hijacking lurks in HUMAX HGA12R-02 BRGCAA 1.1.53 devices! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ This vulnerability opens the door for unauthorized access to user sessions. Think of it like a restaurant where the staff forgets to check IDs. A diner could easily take someone else's order โ€” in this case, one malicious interloper could slip in and take control of another user's session, potentially accessing sensitive information without any resistance. If exploited, an attacker could impersonate a legitimate user, gaining access to their accounts and sensitive information. This could lead to unauthorized actions being taken in the user's name, making it a surprisingly sneaky vulnerability that could compromise data integrity.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the staff forgets to check IDs. A diner could easily take someone else's order โ€” in this case, one malicious interloper could slip in and take control of another user's session, potentially accessing sensitive information without any resistance. This vulnerability allows session hijacking on HUMAX HGA12R-02 BRGCAA 1.1.53 devices, where attackers can seize control of user sessions without detection, effectively bypassing authentication.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could impersonate a legitimate user, gaining access to their accounts and sensitive information. This could lead to unauthorized actions being taken in the user's name, making it a surprisingly sneaky vulnerability that could compromise data integrity. To protect yourself, update your HUMAX devices to the latest firmware version available, which should address this vulnerability. Also, consider implementing additional session management best practices like using secure cookies and monitoring for suspicious activity. You've got this! With a little effort, you can secure your devices and keep harmful actors at bay! ๐Ÿ”’๐Ÿ˜Š

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01203 ยท 68.0th percentile
Published
2020-03-05T12:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 MAR 12:27Z
    HUMAX HGA12R-02 BRGCAA 1.1.53 devices allow Session Hijacking
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