CVE-2020-14017 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

An issue was discovered in Navigate CMS 2.9 r1433 where sessions and associated information are stored in cleartext files, potentially exposing sensitive data to unauthenticated users.

Understanding CVE-2020-14017

Navigate CMS 2.9 r1433 vulnerability

What is CVE-2020-14017?

The vulnerability in Navigate CMS 2.9 r1433 allows unauthenticated users to access session information stored in cleartext files, posing a security risk.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14017

Unauthenticated users can potentially access sensitive session data
Risk of unauthorized access to CSRF tokens

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14017

Details of the vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

The issue involves storing sessions and related data in cleartext files in the /private/sessions directory, enabling unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Navigate CMS 2.9 r1433
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated users can exploit the vulnerability by attempting to identify existing sessions through brute-force methods or viewing session file contents.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2020-14017

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement encryption for session data storage
Restrict access to session files
Monitor for unauthorized access attempts

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations
Conduct security audits to identify vulnerabilities
Educate users on secure session management practices

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Navigate CMS to address the vulnerability