CVE-2020-9300 : What You Need to Know

Netflix Dispatch prior to v20201106 allows regular users to view restricted incidents, escalate user roles to admin, add themselves as participants in restricted incidents, and view restricted incidents through the search feature.

Understanding CVE-2020-9300

This CVE involves multiple access control issues in Netflix Dispatch.

What is CVE-2020-9300?

The vulnerability allows unauthorized actions such as viewing restricted incidents and escalating user roles.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9300

The vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access and potential user role escalation within Netflix Dispatch.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9300

Netflix Dispatch versions prior to v20201106 are affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Access control issues enable unauthorized actions within the platform.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Netflix Dispatch
Vendor: n/a
Versions affected: All versions prior to v20201106

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit the vulnerability to access restricted incidents and escalate user roles.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Netflix Dispatch to version v20201106 or later.
Implement secure deployment guidelines to reduce the risk of exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access control policies.
Conduct security training for users to prevent unauthorized actions.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Netflix to address the access control issues in Dispatch.