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CVE-2020-5148

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.85%

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CVE-2020-5148 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. SonicWall SSO-agent default configuration uses NetAPI to probe the associated IP's in the network, this client probing method allows a potential attacker to capture the password hash of the privileged user and potentially forces the SSO Agent to authenticate allowing an attacker to bypass firewall access controls.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SonicWall SSO-agent default configuration uses NetAPI to probe the associated IP's in the network, this client probing method allows a potential attacker to capture the password hash of the privileged user and potentially forces the SSO Agent to authenticate allowing an attacker to bypass firewall access controls.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SonicwallDirectory Services Connector< 4.1.19

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5148?
SonicWall SSO-agent default configuration uses NetAPI to probe the associated IP's in the network, this client probing method allows a potential attacker to capture the password hash of the privileged user and potentially forces the SSO Agent to authenticate allowing an attacker to bypass firewall access controls.
How severe is CVE-2020-5148?
CVE-2020-5148 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5148?
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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Source: NVD / NIST