CVE-2020-29159
MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.92%
Last modified
CVE-2020-29159 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Zammad before 3.5.1. The default signup Role (for newly created Users) can be a privileged Role, if configured by an admin. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Zammad before 3.5.1. The default signup Role (for newly created Users) can be a privileged Role, if configured by an admin. This behvaior was unintended.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zammad | Zammad | < 3.5.1 |
References
- https://github.com/zammad/zammad/commit/f0462d4c20c2968b52b5dc6a585f26c0409b4fc4Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://zammad.com/en/advisories/zaa-2020-22Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/zammad/zammad/commit/f0462d4c20c2968b52b5dc6a585f26c0409b4fc4Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://zammad.com/en/advisories/zaa-2020-22Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-29159?
An issue was discovered in Zammad before 3.5.1. The default signup Role (for newly created Users) can be a privileged Role, if configured by an admin. This behvaior was unintended.
How severe is CVE-2020-29159?
CVE-2020-29159 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29159?
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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