CVE-2020-27178
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.20%
Last modified
CVE-2020-27178 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Apereo CAS 5.3.x before 5.3.16, 6.x before 6.1.7.2, 6.2.x before 6.2.4, and 6.3.x before 6.3.0-RC4 mishandles secret keys with Google Authenticator for multifactor authentication.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apereo CAS 5.3.x before 5.3.16, 6.x before 6.1.7.2, 6.2.x before 6.2.4, and 6.3.x before 6.3.0-RC4 mishandles secret keys with Google Authenticator for multifactor authentication.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apereo | Central Authentication Service | >= 5.3.0, < 5.3.16 | — |
| Apereo | Central Authentication Service | >= 6.0.0, < 6.1.7.2 | — |
| Apereo | Central Authentication Service | >= 6.2.0, < 6.2.4 | — |
| Apereo | Central Authentication Service | 6.3.0 | Rc1 |
References
- https://apereo.github.io/2020/10/14/gauthvuln/Vendor Advisory
- https://apereo.github.io/2020/10/14/gauthvuln/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27178?
Apereo CAS 5.3.x before 5.3.16, 6.x before 6.1.7.2, 6.2.x before 6.2.4, and 6.3.x before 6.3.0-RC4 mishandles secret keys with Google Authenticator for multifactor authentication.
How severe is CVE-2020-27178?
CVE-2020-27178 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27178?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-27178?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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