CVE-2020-5148

Description

SonicWall SSO-agent default configuration uses NetAPI to probe the associated IP's in the network, this client probing method allows a potential attacker to capture the password hash of the privileged user and potentially forces the SSO Agent to authenticate allowing an attacker to bypass firewall access controls.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory sonicwall.com
Affected: SonicWall Directory Services Connector
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2021-0003 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5148?
CVE-2020-5148 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5148?
To fix CVE-2020-5148, 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-2020-5148 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5148 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-2020-5148?
CVE-2020-5148 affects SonicWall Directory Services Connector.
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