CVE-2020-24246
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.27%
Last modified
CVE-2020-24246 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Peplink Balance before 8.1.0rc1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to download PHP configuration files (/filemanager/php/connector.php) from Web Admin.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Peplink Balance before 8.1.0rc1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to download PHP configuration files (/filemanager/php/connector.php) from Web Admin.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Peplink | Balance 20x Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 310x Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Mbx Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Epx Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Sdx Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 30 Lte Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 20 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 30 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 30 Pro Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 50 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance One Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance Two Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 210 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 310 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 305 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 380 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 580 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 710 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 1350 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Balance 2500 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Br1 Mk2 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Br1 Classic Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Br1 Slim Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Br1 Mini Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Br1 M2m Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Br1 Ent Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Br1 Pro Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Br1 Ip67 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Br2 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Br1 Ip55 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Br2 Ip55 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Hd2 Ip67 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Hd2 Mini Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Hd2 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Hd1 Dome Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Hd2 Dome Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Hd4 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Hd4 Ip67 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Transit Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Transit Duo Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Transit Mini Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max Hotspot Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max On-The-Go Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Max 700 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Ubr Lte Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Surf Soho Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Surf Soho Mk3 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Mediafast 200 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Mediafast 500 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
| Peplink | Mediafast 750 Firmware | <= 8.1.0 |
Showing 50 of 55 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://blog.bssi.fr/cve-2020-24246-leaking-source-file-using-the-web-admin-interface-of-peplink-balance/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://download.peplink.com/resources/firmware-8.1.0rc1-release-notes.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://blog.bssi.fr/cve-2020-24246-leaking-source-file-using-the-web-admin-interface-of-peplink-balance/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://download.peplink.com/resources/firmware-8.1.0rc1-release-notes.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24246?
Peplink Balance before 8.1.0rc1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to download PHP configuration files (/filemanager/php/connector.php) from Web Admin.
How severe is CVE-2020-24246?
CVE-2020-24246 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24246?
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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