CVE-2020-27553 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

In BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921, the web-server on the system is configured with the option “DocumentRoot /etc“. This allows an attacker with network access to the web-server to download any files from the “/etc” folder without authentication. No path traversal sequences are needed to exploit this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Basetech	Ge-131 Bt-1837836 Firmware	20180921
Basetech	Ge-131 Bt-1837836	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://infosec.rm-it.de/2020/11/04/basetech-ip-camera-analysis/#vulnsExploitThird Party Advisory
https://infosec.rm-it.de/2020/11/04/basetech-ip-camera-analysis/#vulnsExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-27553?

CVE-2020-27553 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921, the web-server on the system is configured with the option “DocumentRoot /etc“. This allows an attacker with network access to the web-server to downlo...

How severe is CVE-2020-27553?

CVE-2020-27553 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-2020-27553?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Basetech Ge-131 Bt-1837836 Firmware, Basetech Ge-131 Bt-1837836.