CVE-2018-17489 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

EasyLobby Solo by HID Global is affected by a vulnerability that allows attackers to access sensitive information due to the improper storage of social security numbers in plaintext.

Understanding CVE-2018-17489

EasyLobby Solo version 11.0.4563 has a security flaw that enables unauthorized access to stored social security numbers.

What is CVE-2018-17489?

The vulnerability in EasyLobby Solo stems from the insecure storage of social security numbers, enabling attackers with physical access to the kiosk to view sensitive data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-17489

The vulnerability poses a low severity risk, allowing attackers to obtain unauthorized access to social security numbers stored in plaintext.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-17489

EasyLobby Solo vulnerability details and exploitation mechanisms.

Vulnerability Description

Improper storage of social security numbers in plaintext
Attackers can access the Visitor table in the database

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: EasyLobby Solo
Vendor: HID Global
Version: 11.0.4563

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with physical access to the kiosk
Unauthorized visibility of stored social security numbers

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-17489.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access controls to restrict physical access to kiosks
Encrypt sensitive data like social security numbers

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit database access
Train employees on data security best practices

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes and updates provided by HID Global