CVE-2020-7473 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-7473 affecting Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller, allowing unauthorized access to users' documents and folders. Find mitigation steps and security practices.
Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller allows unauthenticated attackers to access users' documents and folders in certain scenarios.
Understanding CVE-2020-7473
In certain situations, all versions of Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller are vulnerable to unauthorized access by attackers.
What is CVE-2020-7473?
This CVE affects Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller, enabling unauthenticated attackers to view ShareFile users' documents and folders.
The Impact of CVE-2020-7473
The vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in ShareFile.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-7473
Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
- Exploitable in versions 5.9.0, 5.8.0, 5.7.0, 5.6.0, 5.5.0, or earlier
- Risk of unauthorized access to documents and folders
Affected Systems and Versions
- All versions of Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can access documents and folders of ShareFile users without authentication
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-7473.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Citrix ShareFile StorageZones Controller to a secure version
- Monitor for unauthorized access
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regularly audit and review access permissions
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by Citrix to address the vulnerability