CVE-2020-5240

2FA bypass through deleting devices in wagtail-2fa

Description

In wagtail-2fa before 1.4.1, any user with access to the CMS can view and delete other users 2FA devices by going to the correct path. The user does not require special permissions in order to do so. By deleting the other users device they can disable the target users 2FA devices and potentially compromise the account if they figure out their password. The problem has been patched in version 1.4.1.

Categories

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Lab Digital wagtail-2fa
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5240?
CVE-2020-5240 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5240?
To fix CVE-2020-5240, 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-2020-5240 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5240 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-2020-5240?
CVE-2020-5240 affects Lab Digital wagtail-2fa.
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