CVE-2020-12145 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-12145 affecting Silver Peak Unity Orchestrator versions. Find out the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this authentication vulnerability.
Silver Peak Unity OrchestratorTM authentication vulnerability through HTTP headers manipulation.
Understanding CVE-2020-12145
Silver Peak Unity Orchestrator versions prior to 8.9.11+, 8.10.11+, or 9.0.1+ are affected by improper authentication vulnerability.
What is CVE-2020-12145?
Silver Peak Unity OrchestratorTM versions allow unauthorized access by manipulating HTTP headers, potentially compromising security.
The Impact of CVE-2020-12145
- CVSS Base Score: 6.6 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
Technical Details of CVE-2020-12145
Silver Peak Unity Orchestrator vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to Orchestrator by setting HTTP HOST header to localhost.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Unity Orchestrator versions prior to 8.9.11+, 8.10.11+, or 9.0.1+.
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Privileges Required: High
- Scope: Unchanged
- No user interaction required
Mitigation and Prevention
Actions to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-12145 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade to Silver Peak Unity Orchestrator 8.9.11+, 8.10.11+, or 9.0.1+.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and update security configurations.
- Implement network segmentation and access controls.
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories and apply patches promptly.