CVE-2019-11618 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in doorGets 7.0 allows unauthorized access to administrator credentials, potentially leading to the creation or modification of articles.

Understanding CVE-2019-11618

This CVE identifies a security flaw in doorGets 7.0 that can be exploited remotely to gain administrator privileges.

What is CVE-2019-11618?

doorGets 7.0 is susceptible to a default administrator credential vulnerability, enabling attackers to exploit this weakness and elevate their privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11618

The vulnerability permits unauthorized access to administrator credentials, potentially resulting in the unauthorized creation or modification of articles within the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11618

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

An attacker can leverage the vulnerability by using an access_token in a specific URI action to /api/index.php, granting them administrator privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected System: doorGets 7.0
Affected Versions: Not specified

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by utilizing an access_token in a specific URI action to gain unauthorized access to administrator credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2019-11618.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable default administrator credentials if possible.
Monitor and restrict access to the vulnerable URI.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the system to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the system is updated with the latest security patches and fixes to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.