CVE-2020-8868 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Quest Foglight Evolve 9.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication, posing a critical threat.

Understanding CVE-2020-8868

This CVE involves a flaw in the service user account of Quest Foglight Evolve 9.0.0, enabling attackers to run code as SYSTEM.

What is CVE-2020-8868?

This vulnerability permits remote threat actors to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Quest Foglight Evolve 9.0.0 without needing authentication. The flaw lies in a hard-coded password within the service user account.

The Impact of CVE-2020-8868

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9.8, categorizing it as critical. Its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability makes it a severe security risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-8868

This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM due to a hard-coded password in the service user account.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Foglight Evolve
Vendor: Quest
Version: 9.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-8868 is crucial to prevent unauthorized code execution.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to vulnerable services
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure
Monitor for any suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security assessments and audits
Educate users on cybersecurity best practices

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by Quest to address the vulnerability