CVE-2020-12743 : Security Advisory and Response

An issue was discovered in Gazie 7.32 where a successful installation does not prevent access to its setup.php file, allowing unauthorized users to request it and perform arbitrary PHP file inclusion.

Understanding CVE-2020-12743

What is CVE-2020-12743?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Gazie 7.32 that enables unauthenticated access to the setup.php file, leading to potential arbitrary PHP file inclusion.

The Impact of CVE-2020-12743

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious PHP code on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or further exploitation of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-12743

Vulnerability Description

The issue in Gazie 7.32 allows anyone to access the setup.php file without authentication, enabling the inclusion of arbitrary PHP files via a hidden_req POST parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Gazie 7.32
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending a request to the setup.php file with a hidden_req POST parameter containing malicious PHP code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Restrict access to the setup.php file to authorized users only.
Remove or block the setup.php file after installation to prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Gazie software to address security vulnerabilities.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to control access to sensitive files.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Gazie to fix the vulnerability and enhance the security of the system.