CVE-2014-1409

MobileIron VSP versions prior to 5.9.1 and Sentry versions prior to 5.0 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to an XML file with obfuscated passwords

published January 8, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An XML file with obfuscated passwords could let anyone stroll right past security checks! This vulnerability affects MobileIron VSP and Sentry versions prior to the latest updates. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a restaurant that leaves the back door wide open while trusting diners to not wander into the kitchen โ€” if no one's checking IDs, anyone can sneak in and wreak havoc. An attacker could exploit this authentication bypass to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially compromising corporate networks. If successful, they could manipulate or exfiltrate critical information without raising any alarms. It's a sneaky way to open the door for a breach!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that leaves the back door wide open while trusting diners to not wander into the kitchen โ€” if no one's checking IDs, anyone can sneak in and wreak havoc. This vulnerability arises from an XML file that contains obfuscated passwords, enabling unauthorized authentication for versions prior to 5.9.1 of MobileIron VSP and prior to 5.0 of Sentry.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this authentication bypass to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially compromising corporate networks. If successful, they could manipulate or exfiltrate critical information without raising any alarms. It's a sneaky way to open the door for a breach! Upgrade MobileIron VSP to version 5.9.1 or later and Sentry to version 5.0 or later to close this security gap. It's vital to review your systems regularly to prevent such vulnerabilities from sneaking in again! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems updated for a safer environment. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04049 ยท 90.5th percentile
Published
2020-01-08T15:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JAN 15:29Z
    MobileIron VSP versions prior to 5.9.1 and Sentry versions prior to 5.0 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to an XML file with obfuscated passwords
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