CVE-2020-8510
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.25%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8510 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in phpABook 0.9 Intermediate. On the login page, if one sets a userInfo cookie with the value of admin+1+en (user+perms+lang), one can login as any user without a password.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in phpABook 0.9 Intermediate. On the login page, if one sets a userInfo cookie with the value of admin+1+en (user+perms+lang), one can login as any user without a password.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phpabook Project | Phpabook | 0.9 |
References
- https://0xem.ma/cve/2020/01/31/CVE-2020-8510.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/phpabook/news/Third Party Advisory
- https://0xem.ma/cve/2020/01/31/CVE-2020-8510.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/phpabook/news/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8510?
An issue was discovered in phpABook 0.9 Intermediate. On the login page, if one sets a userInfo cookie with the value of admin+1+en (user+perms+lang), one can login as any user without a password.
How severe is CVE-2020-8510?
CVE-2020-8510 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8510?
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-2020-8510?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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