CVE-2019-11898 : Security Advisory and Response

CVE-2019-11898, assigned to Bosch, involves unauthorized APE administration privileges in the Access Professional Edition.

Understanding CVE-2019-11898

This CVE details a critical vulnerability in Bosch's Access Professional Edition (APE) that allows unauthorized administration privileges.

What is CVE-2019-11898?

The vulnerability enables attackers to gain unauthorized APE administration privileges by reverse engineering specific APE service tools. The issue was addressed in version 3.8 of the Bosch Access Professional Edition.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11898

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as critical, with a CVSS base score of 9.9. It poses high risks to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11898

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability stems from the use of hard-coded credentials in the affected Bosch Access Professional Edition, allowing unauthorized access to administration privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Access Professional Edition
Vendor: Bosch
Versions Affected: <= 3.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-11898 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and potential exploits.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to version 3.8 of Bosch Access Professional Edition
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms
Monitor and restrict access to critical system components

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Educate users on secure practices and awareness

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates promptly
Stay informed about security advisories and best practices