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Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-36926 is an information disclosure issue in SmarterTools SmarterTrack. An unauthenticated network attacker may retrieve support-agent names and unique identifiers from the Chat Management search function. This does not show data modification or system takeover, but it can expose staff information useful for targeting or follow-on attacks.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority confidentiality issue for exposed SmarterTrack systems. It is not described as ransomware-enabling or code execution, but public exploit availability and unauthenticated access increase urgency. Prioritize internet-facing helpdesk environments first.
Technical view
The vulnerability affects SmarterTools SmarterTrack versions listed as 10.0 and 14.0, with the issue described in build 7922. The vulnerable component is the Chat Management search form at /Management/Chat/frmChatSearch.aspx. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5, reflecting network access, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Highest exposure is internet-facing SmarterTrack deployments with Chat Management reachable without authentication controls. Internal-only deployments still carry risk from unauthenticated users on trusted networks. Source data does not confirm cloud-hosted exposure patterns or default configuration requirements.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB lists a public exploit reference, so proof-of-concept information appears publicly available. The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence names SmarterTrack 7922 and affected versions 10.0 and 14.0, but the provided sources do not include a specific vendor advisory, fixed version, or mitigation text. Avoid assuming patch availability until confirmed through SmarterTools release notes or support.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all SmarterTrack instances and versions in production and test environments.
- Restrict external access to Chat Management paths where operationally possible.
- Check SmarterTools guidance for fixed versions or vendor-recommended workarounds.
- Apply vendor updates or configuration changes once confirmed by SmarterTools.
- Monitor for suspicious access to Chat Management search pages.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether SmarterTrack 10.0, 14.0, or build 7922 is deployed.
- Review web server logs for access to /Management/Chat/frmChatSearch.aspx.
- Verify whether the Chat Management search page is externally reachable.
- Confirm whether unauthenticated requests can access agent-identifying information.
- Document compensating controls such as authentication gates, VPN, or IP restrictions.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-50328CVE reference · exploit
- SmarterTools Official HomepageCVE reference · product
- SmarterTrack Product PageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: SmarterTools SmarterTrack 7922 -Information DisclosureCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere
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