CVE-2019-12794 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-12794, a vulnerability in MISP 2.4.108 allowing organization admins to reset passwords for site admins, potentially leading to abuse scenarios. Find out how to mitigate and prevent exploitation.
A vulnerability in MISP 2.4.108 allowed organization admins to reset passwords for site admins, potentially leading to abuse scenarios.
Understanding CVE-2019-12794
What is CVE-2019-12794?
In MISP 2.4.108, organization admins could reset passwords for site admins, creating a potential abuse scenario when organization admins with lower privileges are created by the host organization.
The Impact of CVE-2019-12794
This vulnerability could be exploited by organization admins within the same organization as the site admin, allowing them to impersonate site admins or set passwords.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-12794
Vulnerability Description
The issue in MISP 2.4.108 allowed organization admins to reset credentials for site admins, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: MISP
- Version: 2.4.108
Exploitation Mechanism
- Organization admins could abuse the functionality to reset passwords for site admins within the same organization.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade to a patched version of MISP to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Monitor admin activities for any unauthorized password resets.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and adjust admin privileges to prevent misuse.
- Educate admins on secure password practices and the importance of not sharing API keys.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates promptly to address known vulnerabilities.