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Zulip Server CVE-2020-14194

MEDIUM
Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)
2020-08-21 cve@mitre.org
5.4
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
5.4 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Aug 21, 2020 - 05:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionNVD

Zulip Server before 2.1.5 allows reverse tabnapping via a topic header link.

AnalysisAI

Zulip Server before 2.1.5 allows reverse tabnapping via a topic header link. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. Zulip Server before 2.1.5 allows reverse tabnapping via a topic header link. Affected products include: Zulip Zulip Server. Version information: before 2.1.5.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.

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