PHP Configuration File Exposure in Peplink Balance Web Admin
CVE-2020-24246

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Peplink

Status
Balance 20x Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 October 2020

What is CVE-2020-24246?

A recent security vulnerability in Peplink Balance allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive PHP configuration files via the Web Admin interface. Specifically, the flaw enables the download of critical files such as /filemanager/php/connector.php, potentially exposing sensitive data and configuration information to malicious actors. This vulnerability underscores the importance of securing administrative interfaces and implementing strict access controls.

References

https://download.peplink.com/resources/firmware-8.1.0rc1-...
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https://blog.bssi.fr/cve-2020-24246-leaking-source-file-u...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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