CVE-2020-15390 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-15390, a vulnerability in Pega Platform 8.4.0.237 leading to improper access control via =GetWebInfo. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
pyActivity in Pega Platform 8.4.0.237 has a security misconfiguration that leads to an improper access control vulnerability via =GetWebInfo.
Understanding CVE-2020-15390
This CVE involves a security misconfiguration in pyActivity within Pega Platform 8.4.0.237, resulting in an improper access control vulnerability.
What is CVE-2020-15390?
CVE-2020-15390 is a vulnerability in Pega Platform 8.4.0.237 that allows unauthorized access via =GetWebInfo.
The Impact of CVE-2020-15390
The vulnerability can lead to sensitive information disclosure due to improper access control.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-15390
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
pyActivity in Pega Platform 8.4.0.237 has a security misconfiguration that allows unauthorized access via =GetWebInfo.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: Not applicable
- Affected Vendor: Not applicable
- Affected Version: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by leveraging the security misconfiguration in pyActivity to gain unauthorized access via =GetWebInfo.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-15390, follow these mitigation steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Review and update access control configurations in Pega Platform.
- Monitor and restrict access to sensitive information.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly audit and update security configurations.
- Implement least privilege access controls.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches or updates provided by Pega Platform to fix the security misconfiguration.