CVE-2020-24876
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.74%
Last modified
CVE-2020-24876 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use of a hard-coded cryptographic key in Pancake versions < 4.13.29 allows an attacker to forge session cookies, which may lead to remote privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use of a hard-coded cryptographic key in Pancake versions < 4.13.29 allows an attacker to forge session cookies, which may lead to remote privilege escalation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pancakeapp | Pancake | < 4.13.29 |
References
- https://www.pancakeapp.com/blog/entry/pancake-4.13.29-releasedRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vaadata.com/blog/hardcoded-secret-leads-to-account-takeover/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.pancakeapp.com/blog/entry/pancake-4.13.29-releasedRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vaadata.com/blog/hardcoded-secret-leads-to-account-takeover/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24876?
Use of a hard-coded cryptographic key in Pancake versions < 4.13.29 allows an attacker to forge session cookies, which may lead to remote privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2020-24876?
CVE-2020-24876 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24876?
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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