Access Control Flaw in PowerDNS Recursor by PowerDNS
CVE-2020-14196

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Powerdns
Status
Recursor
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 July 2020

Summary

In specific versions of PowerDNS Recursor, an access control vulnerability has been identified where the restrictions meant to control access to the internal web server are not properly enforced. This flaw could potentially allow unauthorized users to access sensitive data and interact with the internal server, leading to security risks. Users should ensure they are running the latest version of PowerDNS Recursor to mitigate potential threats associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/01/1
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https://doc.powerdns.com/recursor/security-advisories/pow...
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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