CVE-2020-7920 : What You Need to Know

Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM) 2.2.x before 2.2.1 allows unauthenticated denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2020-7920

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the pmm-server component of Percona Monitoring and Management.

What is CVE-2020-7920?

The CVE-2020-7920 vulnerability in PMM 2.2.x before 2.2.1 enables unauthenticated users to launch denial of service attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-7920

The vulnerability allows attackers to disrupt the availability of the PMM server without authentication, potentially leading to service downtime.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7920

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in pmm-server in PMM 2.2.x before 2.2.1 permits unauthenticated denial of service attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: PMM 2.2.x before 2.2.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely without authentication, causing a denial of service on the PMM server.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-7920 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade PMM to version 2.2.1 or newer to mitigate the vulnerability.
Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access to the PMM server.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update your PMM installation to address security issues promptly.
Conduct security assessments to identify and remediate vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Percona for PMM to safeguard against known vulnerabilities.