CVE-2020-36200 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-36200, a vulnerability in Kaspersky TinyCheck allowing authenticated attackers to manipulate URLs through SSRF. Find mitigation steps and updates here.
TinyCheck before commits 9fd360d and ea53de8 allowed an authenticated attacker to send an HTTP GET request to the crafted URLs.
Understanding CVE-2020-36200
TinyCheck, a product by Kaspersky, was vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) before commits 9fd360d and ea53de8.
What is CVE-2020-36200?
CVE-2020-36200 is a vulnerability in Kaspersky TinyCheck that allowed an authenticated attacker to send crafted HTTP GET requests.
The Impact of CVE-2020-36200
The vulnerability could be exploited by an authenticated attacker to manipulate URLs through SSRF, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data leakage.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-36200
TinyCheck's vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
TinyCheck before commits 9fd360d and ea53de8 allowed an authenticated attacker to send an HTTP GET request to the crafted URLs.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Kaspersky TinyCheck
- Versions: without commits 9fd360d and ea53de8
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could be exploited by an authenticated attacker to perform SSRF attacks by manipulating URLs.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-36200.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the necessary security patches provided by Kaspersky.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious SSRF activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential SSRF attacks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that TinyCheck is updated with the latest commits to address the vulnerability.