CVE-2019-5890 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability was found in OverIT Geocall 6.3 prior to build 2:346977, allowing unauthorized access to the Administrative control panel.

Understanding CVE-2019-5890

This CVE entry describes a security flaw in OverIT Geocall 6.3 that could be exploited by an authenticated user to gain administrative privileges.

What is CVE-2019-5890?

This vulnerability in OverIT Geocall 6.3 before build 2:346977 is due to weak authentication and session management, enabling an authorized user to access the Administrative control panel and perform administrative tasks.

The Impact of CVE-2019-5890

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the Administrative control panel, potentially leading to unauthorized administrative actions being performed.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5890

Vulnerability Description

The issue in OverIT Geocall 6.3 before build 2:346977 arises from inadequate authentication and session handling, which permits authenticated users to access and execute administrative functions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: OverIT Geocall 6.3
Versions: Prior to build 2:346977

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user to gain entry to the Administrative control panel and carry out administrative actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to the latest build (2:346977) of OverIT Geocall 6.3 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update authentication and session management protocols.
Conduct security audits to identify and address any potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by OverIT for Geocall 6.3 to address security vulnerabilities.