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CVE-2020-5246

7.7 · HIGH

Traccar GPS Tracking System before version 4.9 has a LDAP injection vulnerability.

Published Jul 14, 2020CWE-90EPSS 0.85%

Overview

CVE-2020-5246 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 14, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Traccar GPS Tracking System before version 4.9 has a LDAP injection vulnerability. It occurs when user input is being used in LDAP search filter. By providing specially crafted input, an attacker can modify the logic of the LDAP query and get admin privileges. The issue only impacts instances with LDAP configuration and where users can craft their own names. This has been patched in version 4.9.

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.

References

GitHubgithub.com/traccar/traccar/commit/e4f6e74e57ab743b65d49ae00f6624a20ca0291eGitHubgithub.com/traccar/traccar/security/advisories/GHSA-v955-7g22-2p49GitHubgithub.com/traccar/traccar/commit/e4f6e74e57ab743b65d49ae00f6624a20ca0291eGitHubgithub.com/traccar/traccar/security/advisories/GHSA-v955-7g22-2p49

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5246?

CVE-2020-5246 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 14, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-5246?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-5246?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-5246?

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