Vulnerability Description
Apereo CAS 5.3.x before 5.3.16, 6.x before 6.1.7.2, 6.2.x before 6.2.4, and 6.3.x before 6.3.0-RC4 mishandles secret keys with Google Authenticator for multifactor authentication.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apereo | Central Authentication Service | >= 5.3.0, < 5.3.16 |
References
- https://apereo.github.io/2020/10/14/gauthvuln/Vendor Advisory
- https://apereo.github.io/2020/10/14/gauthvuln/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-27178?
CVE-2020-27178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Apereo CAS 5.3.x before 5.3.16, 6.x before 6.1.7.2, 6.2.x before 6.2.4, and 6.3.x before 6.3.0-RC4 mishandles secret keys with Google Authenticator for multifactor authentication.
How severe is CVE-2020-27178?
CVE-2020-27178 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-27178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apereo Central Authentication Service.