HIGH CVSS 7.8
Published: 2020-09-24

CVE-2020-15850

nakivo backup_\&_replication_director Security Advisory (CVE-2020-15850)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2020-15850 impacting nakivo backup_\&_replication_director. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Insecure permissions in Nakivo Backup & Replication Director version 9.4.0.r43656 on Linux allow local users to access the Nakivo Director web interface and gain root privileges. This occurs because the database containing the users of the web application and the password-recovery secret value is readable.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product nakivo / backup_\&_replication_director
Affected Versions 9.4.0.r43656
Weakness Enumeration CWE-276

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2020-15850 impacting nakivo backup_\&_replication_director.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2020-15850.yaml
id: cve-2020-15850

info:
  name: nakivo backup_\&_replication_director - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2020-15850 affecting nakivo backup_\&_replication_director.
    Evaluation: Insecure permissions in Nakivo Backup & Replication Director version 9.4.0.r43656 on Linux allow local users to access the Nakivo Director web int...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2020-15850
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 7.8
    cve-id: CVE-2020-15850
    cwe-id: CWE-276
  tags: cve,cve-2020-15850,nakivo,backup_\&_replication_dir,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "backup_\&_replication_director"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2020-15850.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2020-15850
# Target: nakivo backup_\&_replication_director | CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2020-15850 (nakivo backup_\&_replication_director)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against nakivo backup_\&_replication_director scope (9.4.0.r43656).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2020-15850.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2020-15850
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install backup_\&_replication_dir 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade backup_\&_replication_dir 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update backup_\&_replication_dir

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i backup_\&_replication_dir 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i backup_\&_replication_dir

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2020-15850 in nakivo backup_\&_replication_director?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update nakivo backup_\&_replication_director packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2020-15850?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2020-15850?

CVE-2020-15850 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.8
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2020-15850
Weakness CWE-276
Vendor nakivo
Product backup_\&_replication_director
Published 2020-09-24
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H