CVE-2020-29023 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Secomea GateManager allows an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary commands through a CSV file.

Understanding CVE-2020-29023

This CVE involves a CSV Formula Injection vulnerability in Secomea GateManager.

What is CVE-2020-29023?

The vulnerability arises from improper encoding or escaping of output in the CSV Report Generator of Secomea GateManager. This flaw enables an authenticated administrator to create a CSV file that can execute arbitrary commands on a victim's computer when opened in a spreadsheet program like Excel.

The Impact of CVE-2020-29023

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 3.5 (Low severity) and requires high privileges for exploitation. It affects all versions of Secomea GateManager prior to 9.3.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-29023

This section delves into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an authenticated administrator to run arbitrary commands on a victim's computer through a malicious CSV file.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: GateManager
Vendor: Secomea
Versions Affected: All versions prior to 9.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker needs high privileges to exploit this vulnerability. By crafting a malicious CSV file, they can execute arbitrary commands on the victim's computer.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-29023 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Secomea GateManager to version 9.3 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.
Educate administrators on safe handling of CSV files to prevent exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit CSV file usage within the organization.
Implement security awareness training to educate users on potential risks associated with opening CSV files.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Secomea promptly to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.