CVE-2020-25838 : Security Advisory and Response

Micro Focus Filr product has been identified with an unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information vulnerability affecting all 3.x and 4.x versions.

Understanding CVE-2020-25838

This CVE involves the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information in Micro Focus Filr product, potentially leading to the exposure of unauthorized sensitive data.

What is CVE-2020-25838?

The vulnerability in Micro Focus Filr product allows for the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information across all 3.x and 4.x versions.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25838

The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in the unauthorized exposure of sensitive information, posing a risk to data confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25838

This section provides technical details regarding the vulnerability in Micro Focus Filr product.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to disclose unauthorized sensitive information within the affected versions of Filr.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Filr
Vendor: Micro Focus
Versions: All 3.x and 4.x versions

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to access and disclose sensitive information without authorization.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-25838, users and organizations should take immediate steps and implement long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Micro Focus promptly.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data disclosure.
Consider restricting access to sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Filr installations to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address potential risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all Filr installations are updated with the latest security patches and versions to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.