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A security vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-20183 affects Zyxel's P1302-T10 v3 modem with firmware version 2.00(ABBX.3) and earlier. This vulnerability is classified as an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) issue that allows attackers to gain elevated privileges and access certain administrative pages that should be restricted. This security flaw could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive functions and information within the device.
Overview
The vulnerability exists in the web interface of Zyxel P1302-T10 v3 modems running firmware version 2.00(ABBX.3) or earlier. The issue stems from improper access controls that fail to properly validate user permissions when accessing certain administrative pages. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating references to access restricted pages, potentially gaining administrative privileges on the affected device. This type of vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) occurs when the system fails to properly verify that the user is authorized to access the requested object.
Remediation
Users of affected Zyxel P1302-T10 v3 modems should:
- Update the device firmware to the latest version available from the Zyxel website that addresses this vulnerability.
- Follow Zyxel's security advisories and implement any recommended configuration changes.
- Restrict physical and network access to the modem to trusted users only.
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms and change default credentials.
- Regularly monitor for suspicious activities or unauthorized access attempts.
- Consider implementing network segmentation to isolate the modem from sensitive networks.
References
- Zyxel Security Advisory: https://www.zyxel.com/us/en/support/P1302-T10D-v3-modem-insecure-direct-object-reference-vulnerability.shtml
- MITRE CWE-639: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/639.html
- National Vulnerability Database (NVD): https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-20183
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
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