CVE-2020-36948

VestaCP 0.9.8-26 contains a session token vulnerability in the LoginAs module that allows remote attackers to manipulate authentication tokens. Attackers can exploit insufficient token validation to access user accounts and perform unauthorized login requests without proper administrative permissions.

CVSS v3 9.8 CRITICAL

9.8^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://vestacp.com/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49219
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vestacp-loginas-insufficient-session-validation
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2240
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/show.php?user=Benjamin%20K.M.
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49219
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2240
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/show.php?user=Benjamin%20K.M.

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-01-27 16:16

Updated : 2026-01-29 16:31

NVD link : CVE-2020-36948

Mitre link : CVE-2020-36948

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-36948

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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