CVE-2016-9568

A security design issue can allow an unprivileged user to interact with the Carbon Black Sensor and perform unauthorized actions

published February 19, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky design issue in the Carbon Black Sensor could let unprivileged users pull off unauthorized tricks! Think of it like a hotel lobby where anyone can stroll behind the front desk and mess with the reservation system—no one’s checking who belongs there! This vulnerability means that a mischievous user could interact with the Carbon Black Sensor, potentially modifying settings or accessing sensitive controls. While there's no known exploitation yet, an unauthorized user could create chaos that's best avoided!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel lobby where anyone can stroll behind the front desk and mess with the reservation system—no one’s checking who belongs there! The flaw arises from a security design weakness that fails to adequately restrict actions performed by unprivileged users within the Carbon Black Sensor application.

What to do

This vulnerability means that a mischievous user could interact with the Carbon Black Sensor, potentially modifying settings or accessing sensitive controls. While there's no known exploitation yet, an unauthorized user could create chaos that's best avoided! To protect against this vulnerability, ensure your Carbon Black Sensor is updated to the latest version where this issue is fixed. Additionally, review user permissions to limit access to sensitive features and configurations. You've got this! With these steps, you can strengthen your defenses and keep your environment secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01713 · 77.1th percentile
Published
2018-02-19T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 FEB 19:00Z
    A security design issue can allow an unprivileged user to interact with the Carbon Black Sensor and perform unauthorized actions
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