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CVE-2020-7561

9.8 · CRITICAL

A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists in Easergy T300 (with firmware 2.7 and older) that could cause a wide range of problems, including information exposure,…

Published Nov 19, 2020CWE-284EPSS 3.16%

Overview

CVE-2020-7561 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 19, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists in Easergy T300 (with firmware 2.7 and older) that could cause a wide range of problems, including information exposure, denial of service, and command execution when access to a resource from an attacker is not restricted or incorrectly restricted.

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-2020-7561?

CVE-2020-7561 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 19, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2020-7561?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-7561?

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-2020-7561?

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