CVE-2020-28993 : Security Advisory and Response

A Directory Traversal vulnerability in ATX miniCMTS200a Broadband Gateway through 2.0 and Pico CMTS through 2.0 allows attackers to retrieve administrator credentials.

Understanding CVE-2020-28993

This CVE involves a critical security issue in ATX miniCMTS200a Broadband Gateway and Pico CMTS that could lead to unauthorized access.

What is CVE-2020-28993?

The vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to obtain administrator credentials by sending a malicious POST request.

The Impact of CVE-2020-28993

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise the security of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-28993

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is a Directory Traversal issue in ATX miniCMTS200a Broadband Gateway through 2.0 and Pico CMTS through 2.0.

Affected Systems and Versions

ATX miniCMTS200a Broadband Gateway through version 2.0
Pico CMTS through version 2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted POST request to the affected systems, allowing them to retrieve administrator credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-28993 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users and administrators about security best practices.
Keep systems and software up to date to prevent vulnerabilities.
Employ network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches and security fixes to mitigate the risk of exploitation.