CVE-2019-12923 : Security Advisory and Response

MailEnable Enterprise Premium 10.23's CSRF protection mechanism was improperly implemented, allowing attackers to bypass security measures and perform unauthorized actions.

Understanding CVE-2019-12923

What is CVE-2019-12923?

In MailEnable Enterprise Premium 10.23, a vulnerability existed in the CSRF protection mechanism, enabling attackers to manipulate users into executing actions on the application without their knowledge.

The Impact of CVE-2019-12923

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized actions being performed on the application, such as sending emails, adding contacts, or modifying settings, all under the guise of a legitimate user.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-12923

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in MailEnable Enterprise Premium 10.23 allowed attackers to bypass the CSRF protection by removing the anti-CSRF token parameter from the request, facilitating unauthorized actions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: MailEnable Enterprise Premium 10.23
Vendor: MailEnable
Version: n/a

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by tricking users into unknowingly carrying out various actions on the application, posing a significant security risk.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update MailEnable Enterprise Premium to the latest version.
Implement additional authentication mechanisms to enhance security.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly educate users on security best practices to prevent social engineering attacks.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.