CVE-2019-19006 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Sangoma FreePBX versions 115.0.16.26 and lower, 14.0.13.11 and lower, and 13.0.197.13 and lower have an access control issue.

Understanding CVE-2019-19006

This CVE involves an access control vulnerability in specific versions of Sangoma FreePBX.

What is CVE-2019-19006?

The vulnerability in Sangoma FreePBX versions 115.0.16.26 and below, 14.0.13.11 and below, and 13.0.197.13 and below allows unauthorized access due to incorrect access control mechanisms.

The Impact of CVE-2019-19006

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to the affected systems, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized configuration changes.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-19006

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The issue lies in the access control mechanisms of Sangoma FreePBX, specifically in versions 115.0.16.26 and lower, 14.0.13.11 and lower, and 13.0.197.13 and lower.

Affected Systems and Versions

Sangoma FreePBX versions 115.0.16.26 and lower
Sangoma FreePBX versions 14.0.13.11 and lower
Sangoma FreePBX versions 13.0.197.13 and lower

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to bypass access controls and gain unauthorized access to the affected systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-19006 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Sangoma FreePBX to the latest version.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
Implement strong access control policies.
Educate users on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly.
Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Sangoma FreePBX.