CVE-2020-29031
CWE-280Published: February 15, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability exists in the web UI of the GateManager which allows an authenticated attacker to reset the password of any user in its domain or any sub-domain, via escalation of privileges. This issue affects all GateManager versions prior to 9.2c
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-29031 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-29031 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts