HIGH CVSS 7.5
Published: 2021-02-19

CVE-2020-9050

johnsoncontrols metasys_reporting_engine Security Advisory (CVE-2020-9050)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2020-9050 impacting johnsoncontrols metasys_reporting_engine. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Path Traversal vulnerability exists in Metasys Reporting Engine (MRE) Web Services which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to access and download arbitrary files from the system.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
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
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product johnsoncontrols / metasys_reporting_engine
Affected Versions 2.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-22

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-2020-9050 impacting johnsoncontrols metasys_reporting_engine.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2020-9050.yaml
id: cve-2020-9050

info:
  name: johnsoncontrols metasys_reporting_engine - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2020-9050 affecting johnsoncontrols metasys_reporting_engine.
    Evaluation: Path Traversal vulnerability exists in Metasys Reporting Engine (MRE) Web Services which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to access and d...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2020-9050
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2020-9050
    cwe-id: CWE-22
  tags: cve,cve-2020-9050,johnsoncontrols,metasys_reporting_engine,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "metasys_reporting_engine"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2020-9050.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2020-9050
# Target: johnsoncontrols metasys_reporting_engine | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2020-9050 (johnsoncontrols metasys_reporting_engine)...")
    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 johnsoncontrols metasys_reporting_engine scope (2.0).")
        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-2020-9050.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2020-9050
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install metasys_reporting_engine 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade metasys_reporting_engine 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update metasys_reporting_engine

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

# 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-2020-9050 in johnsoncontrols metasys_reporting_engine?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update johnsoncontrols metasys_reporting_engine 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-2020-9050?

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-2020-9050?

CVE-2020-9050 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2020-9050
Weakness CWE-22
Vendor johnsoncontrols
Product metasys_reporting_engine
Published 2021-02-19
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N