CVE-2020-10511 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

HGiga C&Cmail CCMAILQ and CCMAILN versions before olln-base-6.0-418.i386.rpm and olln-base-5.0-418.i386.rpm have insecure configurations allowing unauthorized access via crafted URLs.

Understanding CVE-2020-10511

HGiga C&Cmail is affected by a Broken Access Control vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

What is CVE-2020-10511?

The vulnerability in HGiga C&Cmail versions CCMAILQ and CCMAILN allows attackers to exploit insecure configurations, gaining unauthorized access through manipulated URLs.

The Impact of CVE-2020-10511

Severity: Critical (CVSS Base Score: 9.8)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10511

HGiga C&Cmail's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The Broken Access Control flaw in HGiga C&Cmail versions CCMAILQ and CCMAILN enables attackers to access unauthorized functionality via crafted URLs.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: C&Cmail
Vendor: HGiga
Vulnerable Versions:
CCMAILQ before olln-base-6.0-418.i386.rpm
CCMAILN before olln-base-5.0-418.i386.rpm

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the insecure configurations in CCMAILQ and CCMAILN versions to gain unauthorized access by manipulating URLs.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-10511 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Contact HGiga Inc. for an updated version to patch the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software to the latest versions.
Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Conduct security assessments and audits periodically.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of patches and updates provided by HGiga Inc.