CVE-2020-7824

Ericssonlg iPECS Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of iPECS could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to get administrator permission. The vulnerability is due to insecure permission when handling session cookies. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modification the cookie value to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker access to sensitive device information, which includes configuration files.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to iPECS 1.0.36 or 2.0.17 version or later.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory or.kr
Affected: Ericsson-LG iPCES UCM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7824?
CVE-2020-7824 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7824?
To fix CVE-2020-7824: Update to iPECS 1.0.36 or 2.0.17 version or later.
Is CVE-2020-7824 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7824 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-2020-7824?
CVE-2020-7824 affects Ericsson-LG iPCES UCM.
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