Local Privilege Escalation in Nakivo Backup & Replication Director on Linux
CVE-2020-15850

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nakivo

Status
Backup \& Replication Director
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 September 2020

What is CVE-2020-15850?

In Nakivo Backup & Replication Director version 9.4.0.r43656 for Linux, insecure permissions permit local users to access the Nakivo Director web interface. This vulnerability exists because the database that holds user credentials and the password-recovery secret value can be read by unauthorized users, potentially granting them root access to the system.

References

https://labs.f-secure.com/advisories/nakivo-backup-and-re...
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https://helpcenter.nakivo.com/display/RN/v10.3+Release+Notes
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-15850 : Local Privilege Escalation in Nakivo Backup & Replication Director on Linux