Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-25351 lets a logged-in remote attacker read files from an rConfig 3.9.5 system through a vulnerable config comparison script. The issue is reported as fixed in rConfig 3.9.6. Business urgency depends on whether rConfig is internet-accessible and who has authenticated access.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted remediation item for any rConfig deployment. Prioritize quickly if the service is exposed beyond trusted administrators or stores sensitive configuration data.
Technical view
The CVE describes an authenticated information disclosure flaw in rConfig 3.9.5 involving crafted requests to /lib/crud/configcompare.crud.php. The source bundle provides no CVSS score, CWE, or detailed affected CPEs. The named remediation point is version 3.9.6.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in environments running rConfig 3.9.5, especially where authenticated users can reach the rConfig web interface remotely. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
The record is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation. A public external write-up is referenced, so defenders should assume vulnerability details may be publicly understood.
Researcher notes
Metadata is incomplete: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or detailed vendor affected matrix is supplied. The core facts supported here are rConfig 3.9.5 impact, authenticated file read behavior, affected script path, and fix in 3.9.6.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade rConfig 3.9.5 to version 3.9.6 or later.
- Review vendor or project guidance for any additional hardening steps.
- Restrict rConfig access to trusted administrative networks and users.
- Remove unnecessary accounts and review authenticated user permissions.
- Monitor for suspicious access to config comparison functionality.
Validation and detection
- Inventory rConfig deployments and confirm installed versions.
- Verify no production instance remains on rConfig 3.9.5.
- Review web logs for requests to /lib/crud/configcompare.crud.php.
- Check whether rConfig is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Confirm access controls limit use to authorized administrators.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://stark0de.com/2020/08/27/pwning-rconfig-part-one.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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