Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server
CVE-2020-10655

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Proofpoint
Status
Insider Threat Management Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 January 2021

Summary

The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (previously known as ObserveIT Server) is affected by a vulnerability in its ITM application server's WriteWindowMouse API. This flaw permits anonymous remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with local administrator privileges, primarily due to improper deserialization practices. Users of versions prior to 7.9.1 should take immediate action to mitigate potential risks.

References

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog
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https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisorie...
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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