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CVE-2017-20038

6.3 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability was found in SICUNET Access Controller 0.32-05z and classified as critical.

Published Jun 11, 2022CWE-269EPSS 0.73%

Overview

CVE-2017-20038 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 11, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability was found in SICUNET Access Controller 0.32-05z and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file card_scan_decoder.php. The manipulation of the argument No/door leads to privilege escalation. The attack may be launched remotely.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20038?

CVE-2017-20038 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 11, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-20038?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-20038?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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