CVE-2020-36896: qihang media web — Exploit

Description

QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9 contains a cleartext credentials vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access administrative login information through an unprotected XML file. Attackers can retrieve hardcoded admin credentials by requesting the '/xml/User/User.xml' file, enabling direct authentication bypass.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-522 CWE-522

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
howfor	qihang_media_web_digital_signage	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48748 https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5579.php https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5579.php

Other References

http://www.howfor.com https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/qihang-media-web-digital-signage-cleartext-credentials-disclosure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36896? +

QiHang Media Web Digital Signage 3.0.9 contains a cleartext credentials vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access administrative login information through an unprotected XML file. Attackers can retrieve hardcoded admin credentials by requesting the '/xml/User/User.xml' file, enabling direct authentication bypass. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-36896? +

CVE-2020-36896 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36896? +

CVE-2020-36896 affects products from howfor, specifically: qihang_media_web_digital_signage. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2020-36896? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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