CVE-2020-29058 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover how CVE-2020-29058 exposes CDATA devices to unauthorized access. Learn about the impact, affected systems, exploitation method, and mitigation steps.
An issue was discovered on CDATA devices where attackers can discover cleartext web-server credentials via certain requests.
Understanding CVE-2020-29058
What is CVE-2020-29058?
This CVE identifies a vulnerability on various CDATA devices that allows attackers to obtain cleartext web-server credentials through specific requests.
The Impact of CVE-2020-29058
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise the security of affected devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-29058
Vulnerability Description
The issue allows attackers to retrieve cleartext web-server credentials on multiple CDATA device models.
Affected Systems and Versions
- CDATA 72408A, 9008A, 9016A, 92408A, 92416A, 9288, 97016, 97024P, 97028P, 97042P, 97084P, 97168P, FD1002S, FD1104, FD1104B, FD1104S, FD1104SN, FD1108S, FD1204S-R2, FD1204SN, FD1204SN-R2, FD1208S-R2, FD1216S-R1, FD1608GS, FD1608SN, FD1616GS, FD1616SN, and FD8000 devices.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers exploit certain /opt/lighttpd/web/cgi/ requests to uncover cleartext web-server credentials.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable unnecessary services and ports on the affected devices.
- Implement strong, unique passwords for web-server credentials.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and software on CDATA devices.
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches provided by CDATA to address the vulnerability and enhance device security.