PT-2021-12669 · Helpcom · Helpcom

Jeongun Baek · Published 2021-02-24 · Updated 2021-02-27 · CVE-2020-7846

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Helpcom versions prior to 10.0

Description: The issue is caused by a hardcoded cryptographic key, leading to a file download and execution vulnerability. This can be exploited via access to a crafted web page.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 10.0, update to version 10.0 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to crafted web pages to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

CWE-321

Related Identifiers

CVE-2020-7846

Affected Products

Helpcom

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7846 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-7846 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/10628 · Telegram Post
• https://boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=35919 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/10441 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/24079 · Telegram Post