CVE-2019-11857

ALEOS AceManager Information Disclosure

Critical · published August 21, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky lack of input sanitization in AceManager could expose your system’s sensitive information like an unlocked filing cabinet! Imagine a librarian who never checks the books being returned, allowing anyone to peek inside the confidential archives. This vulnerability works in a similar way, letting attackers access sensitive data without any barriers. With this vulnerability, an attacker could retrieve critical system information, putting your entire operation at risk. It’s like handing over the keys to your secure vault without a second thought! If exploited, this could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, making it a situation you definitely want to avoid.

Put simply

Imagine a librarian who never checks the books being returned, allowing anyone to peek inside the confidential archives. This vulnerability works in a similar way, letting attackers access sensitive data without any barriers. CVE-2019-11857 stems from inadequate input sanitization in AceManager before versions 4.12.0, 4.9.5, and 4.4.9. This flaw permits attackers to access sensitive system data.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could retrieve critical system information, putting your entire operation at risk. It’s like handing over the keys to your secure vault without a second thought! If exploited, this could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, making it a situation you definitely want to avoid. To mitigate this, upgrade to AceManager version 4.12.0 or later immediately. Ensure proper input validation mechanisms are in place across your applications to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future. You've got this! Secure your system and enhance your defenses like the hero you are! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02063 · 81.2th percentile
Published
2020-08-21T18:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 AUG 18:50Z
    ALEOS AceManager Information Disclosure
    cvelistv5