CVE-2020-5632 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

InfoCage SiteShell series by NEC Corporation is vulnerable to authenticated attackers bypassing access restrictions and executing arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Understanding CVE-2020-5632

InfoCage SiteShell series allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by bypassing access restrictions.

What is CVE-2020-5632?

InfoCage SiteShell series is susceptible to authenticated attackers executing arbitrary code with elevated privileges through specially crafted executable files.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5632

Authenticated attackers can bypass access restrictions
Execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5632

InfoCage SiteShell series vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code
Bypass access restrictions

Affected Systems and Versions

Host type SiteShell for IIS V1.4, V1.5, and V1.6
Host type SiteShell for IIS prior to revision V2.0.0.6, V2.1.0.7, V2.1.1.6, V3.0.0.11, V4.0.0.6, V4.1.0.5, and V4.2.0.1
Host type SiteShell for Apache Windows V1.4, V1.5, and V1.6
Host type SiteShell for Apache Windows prior to revision V2.0.0.6, V2.1.0.7, V2.1.1.6, V3.0.0.11, V4.0.0.6, V4.1.0.5, and V4.2.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit specially crafted executable files

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2020-5632.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor patches and updates
Monitor for any unauthorized access
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security assessments and audits

Patching and Updates

Update to the latest versions of InfoCage SiteShell series
Implement security best practices and access controls