CVE-2019-9482 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

CVE-2019-9482 was published on March 1, 2019, and affects MISP version 2.4.102. Authenticated users can access sightings they are not authorized to view, impacting instances with limited sighting settings.

Understanding CVE-2019-9482

This CVE highlights a vulnerability in MISP version 2.4.102 that allows authenticated users to view unauthorized sightings.

What is CVE-2019-9482?

In MISP 2.4.102, authenticated users can access sightings they should not be eligible for, requiring access to the event where the sighting was reported.

The Impact of CVE-2019-9482

This vulnerability affects instances with restrictive sighting settings, such as event-only or sighting-reported only configurations.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9482

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Authenticated users in MISP version 2.4.102 can access sightings they are not supposed to view, provided they have access to the event where the sighting has been reported.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The user must have access to the event where the sighting has been reported to exploit this vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-9482 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor access to events and sightings closely.
Restrict user permissions to prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update MISP to the latest version.
Conduct security training for users to raise awareness of data access policies.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that MISP is updated to a version that addresses the CVE-2019-9482 vulnerability.