CVE-2020-8001
📋 TL;DR
The Intellian Aptus Android application version 1.0.2 contains a hardcoded FTP password 'intellian' for the masteruser account. This allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to FTP services on affected devices. All users running this specific Android application version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intellian Aptus
📦 What is this software?
Aptus by Intelliantech
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of the FTP service allowing unauthorized file upload/download, potential data exfiltration, and possible lateral movement if FTP access leads to further system exploitation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to FTP services leading to data theft, file manipulation, or service disruption.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if FTP service is disabled or network access is restricted, though the vulnerability remains present in the application.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires only knowledge of the hardcoded password and network access to the FTP service. The vulnerability details are publicly documented.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: No vendor advisory found
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Users should upgrade to a newer version if available, or discontinue use of the vulnerable application.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable FTP Service
allDisable or block FTP services on affected devices to prevent exploitation.
Network Segmentation
allRestrict network access to FTP services using firewalls or network segmentation.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the application from all devices
- Implement strict network controls to isolate affected devices
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check application version in Android settings. If version is 1.0.2, the device is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check Android application manager or settings for 'Intellian Aptus' version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify application has been updated to a version newer than 1.0.2, or that the application has been removed.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Failed FTP authentication attempts, successful logins with 'masteruser' account, unusual file transfers via FTP
Network Indicators:
- FTP traffic to/from Android devices running Intellian Aptus, connections using 'masteruser' account
SIEM Query:
Search for FTP events with username 'masteruser' or source/destination IPs associated with Android devices running Intellian Aptus.