CVE-2020-12720
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 88.95%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12720 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. vBulletin before 5.5.6pl1, 5.6.0 before 5.6.0pl1, and 5.6.1 before 5.6.1pl1 has incorrect access control.. EPSS estimates a 88.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
vBulletin before 5.5.6pl1, 5.6.0 before 5.6.0pl1, and 5.6.1 before 5.6.1pl1 has incorrect access control.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vbulletin | Vbulletin | >= 5.0.0, < 5.5.6 |
| Vbulletin | Vbulletin | 5.5.6 |
| Vbulletin | Vbulletin | 5.6.0 |
| Vbulletin | Vbulletin | 5.6.1.- |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157716/vBulletin-5.6.1-SQL-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157904/vBulletin-5.6.1-SQL-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157716/vBulletin-5.6.1-SQL-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157904/vBulletin-5.6.1-SQL-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12720?
vBulletin before 5.5.6pl1, 5.6.0 before 5.6.0pl1, and 5.6.1 before 5.6.1pl1 has incorrect access control.
How severe is CVE-2020-12720?
CVE-2020-12720 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 88.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12720?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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