CVE-2020-12782 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-12782 affecting Openfind MailGates. Discover the impact, technical details, affected systems, and mitigation steps for this critical Command Injection vulnerability.
Openfind MailGates contains a Command Injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious code through email attachments, potentially compromising system files.
Understanding CVE-2020-12782
Openfind MailGates is susceptible to a Command Injection flaw that enables unauthorized access to system files when specific strings trigger malicious code in email attachments.
What is CVE-2020-12782?
Openfind MailGates is affected by a Command Injection vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to system files.
The Impact of CVE-2020-12782
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9.8, indicating a critical severity level with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-12782
Openfind MailGates - Command Injection vulnerability details:
Vulnerability Description
- Command Injection flaw in Openfind MailGates
- Malicious code execution through email attachments
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: MailGates, MailAudit
- Vendor: Openfind
- Versions affected: <= 5.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address CVE-2020-12782:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Openfind MailGates to version 5.2.7.036
- Contact Openfind for further assistance
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and security patches
- Implement email attachment scanning and filtering mechanisms
Patching and Updates
- Apply the recommended update to version 5.2.7.036