Remote Code Execution in OpenStack Blazar Dashboard by OpenStack
CVE-2020-26943

9.9CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Openstack
Status
Blazar-dashboard
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2020

What is CVE-2020-26943?

A vulnerability exists in OpenStack's Blazar dashboard that allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the Horizon host, which can lead to unauthorized access. This exploitation is facilitated by the unsafe use of the Python eval function, which exposes the Horizon service to further compromise. Affected installations include all configurations utilizing the Horizon dashboard alongside the Blazar dashboard plugin, making it crucial for users to update to the latest versions to mitigate this risk.

References

https://launchpad.net/bugs/1895688
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https://review.opendev.org/755810
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https://review.opendev.org/756064
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.9
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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