Authentication Bypass in Artica Web Proxy by Artica Distribution
CVE-2020-17506

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Articatech

Status
Web Proxy
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 93%

What is CVE-2020-17506?

A vulnerability in Artica Web Proxy allows remote attackers to bypass privilege detection mechanisms and acquire backend administrator access by exploiting a SQL injection flaw in the ‘apikey’ parameter of the ‘fw.login.php’ script. This compromise enables unauthorized users to manipulate the application and potentially gain control over sensitive functionalities.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2020-17506
Created by Rapid7

References

https://blog.max0x4141.com/post/artica_proxy/
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158868/Artica-Proxy-...
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159267/Artica-Proxy-...
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EPSS Score

93% 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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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