CVE-2020-29668
LOWCVSS 3.7/10EPSS 1.96%
Last modified
CVE-2020-29668 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Sympa before 6.2.59b.2 allows remote attackers to obtain full SOAP API access by sending any arbitrary string (except one from an expired cookie) as the cookie value to authenticateAndRun.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Sympa before 6.2.59b.2 allows remote attackers to obtain full SOAP API access by sending any arbitrary string (except one from an expired cookie) as the cookie value to authenticateAndRun.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sympa | Sympa | <= 6.2.58 | — |
| Sympa | Sympa | 6.2.59 | Beta1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 | — |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=976020Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa/blob/6.2.59b.2/NEWS.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa/issues/1041Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa/pull/1044Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4818Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=976020Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa/blob/6.2.59b.2/NEWS.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa/issues/1041Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa/pull/1044Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4818Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-29668?
Sympa before 6.2.59b.2 allows remote attackers to obtain full SOAP API access by sending any arbitrary string (except one from an expired cookie) as the cookie value to authenticateAndRun.
How severe is CVE-2020-29668?
CVE-2020-29668 has a CVSS score of 3.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29668?
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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