CVE-2020-7378 : Security Advisory and Response

CRIXP OpenCRX version 4.30 and 5.0-20200717 and prior versions are affected by an unverified password change vulnerability. An attacker can change any user's password, including admin-Standard, to any chosen value. The issue was resolved in version 5.0-20200904.

Understanding CVE-2020-7378

This CVE involves an unverified password change vulnerability in CRIXP OpenCRX versions.

What is CVE-2020-7378?

CRIXP OpenCRX versions 4.30 and 5.0-20200717 and earlier are susceptible to unauthorized password changes by attackers.

The Impact of CVE-2020-7378

The vulnerability allows attackers to change any user's password, posing a significant risk to confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7378

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The unverified password change vulnerability in CRIXP OpenCRX versions enables attackers to modify any user's password, including admin-Standard.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: OpenCRX
Vendor: CRIXP
Vulnerable Versions: 4.30, 5.0-20200717

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with access to the affected OpenCRX instance can exploit this vulnerability to change passwords without verification.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-7378 with these strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to version 5.0-20200904 or later
If an update is not feasible, disable the RequestPasswordReset.jsp wizard

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit password changes
Implement multi-factor authentication

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.