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CVE-2020-27986 Scanner

Detects 'Information Disclosure' vulnerability in SonarQube affects v. 8.4.2.36762.

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Level

High

Type

Single Scan

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Estimated Time

30 sec

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CVE-2020-27986 Scanner Detail

SonarQube is an open-source tool used for continuous code inspection and analysis to identify and address code quality and security vulnerabilities. It is widely used in software development projects to improve the quality, reliability, and maintainability of the codebase. The tool scans the codebase for a wide range of security issues, such as buffer overflows and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, generating reports and metrics that can be used to prioritize remediation efforts.

CVE-2020-27986 is a security vulnerability detected in SonarQube version 8.4.2.36762 that allows remote attackers to discover cleartext SMTP, SVN, and GitLab credentials through the api/settings/values URI. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the target system by using the stolen credentials.

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a severe risk of data breach and leakage. Attackers can misuse the stolen credentials to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, inject malicious code into the codebase, or cause the system to crash, leading to significant data loss and business disruption.

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