CVE-2020-6627 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This CVE record pertains to a vulnerability in the web-management application on Seagate Central NAS devices, allowing OS command injection.

Understanding CVE-2020-6627

This CVE involves a specific vulnerability in Seagate Central NAS devices that can be exploited for OS command injection.

What is CVE-2020-6627?

The web-management application on Seagate Central NAS STCG2000300, STCG3000300, and STCG4000300 devices is susceptible to OS command injection through a specific method.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6627

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected Seagate Central NAS devices, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6627

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2020-6627 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from the mv_backend_launch function in cirrus/application/helpers/mv_backend_helper.php, triggered by the "start" state and a check_device_name request.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: n/a
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Versions: All versions are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending a check_device_name request while leveraging the "start" state, allowing malicious actors to inject and execute OS commands.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-6627, follow these mitigation and prevention strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable remote access to the affected Seagate Central NAS devices if not required.
Implement network segmentation to limit access to vulnerable devices.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and software on the NAS devices.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Seagate for the affected NAS devices to mitigate the vulnerability.