Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Secomea GateManager before version 9.4 has insufficient CSRF protection in its web GUI. A successful attack could let an attacker cause high-impact changes or code execution through a user interaction path. Organizations using GateManager should treat this as a high-priority remediation item.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any operational or remote-access environments using GateManager before 9.4. The vulnerability has high integrity and availability impact, and GateManager’s role can make unauthorized administrative actions operationally significant. No active exploitation evidence is provided in the bundle.
Technical view
CVE-2020-29030 is a CWE-352 CSRF issue in the GateManager web GUI affecting all versions prior to 9.4. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, with network attack vector, low complexity, no attacker privileges, and required user interaction. Reported impacts are high integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Secomea GateManager web GUI is deployed on versions earlier than 9.4, especially if administrators access it through browsers from less controlled networks. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, deployment counts, or internet exposure details.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates user interaction is required and attacker privileges are not required. CSRF risk commonly depends on a targeted user reaching attacker-controlled content while authenticated to the vulnerable GUI.
Researcher notes
Available evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, CWE classification, affected range, and Secomea advisory reference. Do not assume affected subcomponents, exploit maturity, or compensating controls beyond those sources. Focus validation on version, web GUI exposure, administrative access paths, and evidence of unexpected GUI-driven changes.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Secomea GateManager instances and record exact versions.
- Upgrade GateManager instances earlier than 9.4 to version 9.4 or later.
- Review Secomea’s cybersecurity advisory for any environment-specific guidance.
- Restrict administrative GUI access to trusted networks and users where feasible.
- Review administrative audit logs for unexpected changes or code-related actions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm each GateManager instance reports version 9.4 or later.
- Verify the web GUI is not broadly reachable beyond intended administrators.
- Check change records for completed GateManager upgrade activity.
- Review access logs for suspicious administrator sessions or unexpected state changes.
- Confirm vulnerability scanners or asset tools no longer flag CVE-2020-29030.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H2.85.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.secomea.com/support/cybersecurity-advisory/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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