CVE-2020-17494
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.80%
Last modified
CVE-2020-17494 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Untangle Firewall NG before 16.0 uses MD5 for passwords.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Untangle Firewall NG before 16.0 uses MD5 for passwords.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Untangle | Untangle Firewall Ng | < 16.0 |
References
- https://github.com/untangle/ngfw_src/search?q=author%3Abmastbergen+committer-date%3A2020-08-10&type=commitsPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pastebin.com/s7UYG3vXThird Party Advisory
- https://wiki.untangle.com/index.php/16.0.0_-_16.0.1_ChangelogRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/untangle/ngfw_src/search?q=author%3Abmastbergen+committer-date%3A2020-08-10&type=commitsPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pastebin.com/s7UYG3vXThird Party Advisory
- https://wiki.untangle.com/index.php/16.0.0_-_16.0.1_ChangelogRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17494?
Untangle Firewall NG before 16.0 uses MD5 for passwords.
How severe is CVE-2020-17494?
CVE-2020-17494 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17494?
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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