CVE-2020-11680 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-11680 affecting Castel NextGen DVR v1.0.0. Unauthorized users can exploit an authorization bypass to access critical functions. Find mitigation steps here.
Castel NextGen DVR v1.0.0 is vulnerable to an authorization bypass on all administrator functionality, allowing normal users to perform critical actions.
Understanding CVE-2020-11680
What is CVE-2020-11680?
Castel NextGen DVR v1.0.0 lacks proper authorization checks, enabling unauthorized users to access and manipulate administrator functions.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11680
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to create/modify file stores, alerts, users, and more, compromising system integrity and security.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11680
Vulnerability Description
The application fails to verify if requests are submitted by administrators, granting normal users unauthorized access to critical functionalities.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Castel NextGen DVR v1.0.0
- Vendor: N/A
- Version: N/A
Exploitation Mechanism
Unauthorized users can exploit the vulnerability to access and manipulate administrator functions without proper authentication.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement strict access controls and authentication mechanisms.
- Regularly monitor and audit user activities to detect unauthorized actions.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
- Educate users on secure practices and the importance of proper authorization.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by the vendor to address the authorization bypass vulnerability.