CVE-2020-13528 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-13528, an information disclosure vulnerability in Lantronix XPort EDGE devices. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Web Manager and telnet CLI functionality of Lantronix XPort EDGE 3.0.0.0R11, 3.1.0.0R9, 3.4.0.0R12, and 4.2.0.0R7. A specially crafted HTTP request can cause information disclosure, allowing an attacker to sniff the network.
Understanding CVE-2020-13528
This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in Lantronix XPort EDGE devices.
What is CVE-2020-13528?
CVE-2020-13528 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Lantronix XPort EDGE devices that can be exploited through specially crafted HTTP requests.
The Impact of CVE-2020-13528
The impact of this vulnerability is rated as low severity with a CVSS base score of 3.1. It requires user interaction and has a high attack complexity.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-13528
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to trigger information disclosure by sending crafted HTTP requests to the Web Manager and telnet CLI of affected Lantronix XPort EDGE versions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Lantronix
- Versions affected: Lantronix XPort EDGE 3.0.0.0R11, 3.1.0.0R9, 3.4.0.0R12, and 4.2.0.0R7
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Unchanged
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: None
- Availability Impact: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-13528 is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor patches or updates promptly.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
- Restrict access to vulnerable devices.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and firmware.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all Lantronix XPort EDGE devices are updated with the latest patches and firmware releases.