CVE-2020-16098

Description

It is possible to enumerate access card credentials via an unauthenticated network connection to the server in versions of Command Centre v8.20 prior to v8.20.1166(MR3), versions of 8.10 prior to v8.10.1211(MR5), versions of 8.00 prior to v8.00.1228(MR6), all versions of 7.90 and earlier. These credentials can then be used to encode low security cards to be used by the system where insecure card technologies are supported.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.47%
Vendor Advisory gallagher.com
Affected: Gallagher Command Centre
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.gallagher.com/Security-Advisories/CVE-2020-16098 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16098?
CVE-2020-16098 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16098?
To fix CVE-2020-16098, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-16098 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-16098 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-16098?
CVE-2020-16098 affects Gallagher Command Centre.
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