CVE-2020-29031 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

An Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability in the GateManager WebUI allows an attacker to reset any user's password, leading to privilege escalation.

Understanding CVE-2020-29031

This CVE involves a security flaw in Secomea's GateManager that enables unauthorized password resets.

What is CVE-2020-29031?

An Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability in GateManager's web UI
Allows authenticated attackers to reset any user's password in the domain or sub-domain
Affects all GateManager versions before 9.2c

The Impact of CVE-2020-29031

CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 7.1 (High)
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: Low
Privileges Required: Low
Scope: Unchanged
No user interaction required

Technical Details of CVE-2020-29031

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Insecure Direct Object Reference in GateManager WebUI
Allows an authenticated attacker to reset any user's password

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: GateManager by Secomea
Vendor: Secomea
Affected Versions: All versions prior to 9.2c

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability in the web UI to escalate privileges

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-29031 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update GateManager to version 9.2c or higher
Monitor user password changes for suspicious activity

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access control policies
Conduct security training for users on password security

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly
Stay informed about security advisories from Secomea