CVE-2019-12148

The Sangoma Session Border Controller (SBC) 2.3.23-119 GA web interface is vulnerable to an authentication bypass via an argument injection vulnerability…

published October 22, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An argument injection flaw in the Sangoma SBC means anyone can waltz into the admin portal without a username or password! Think of it like a hotel where anyone can check in without showing ID — they just need to say the right words to the receptionist, and they’re in! This could lead to unauthorized access, allowing an attacker to modify critical configurations, disrupt services, or even take complete control of the system. The consequences of this breach could be absolutely devastating for network security. 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can check in without showing ID — they just need to say the right words to the receptionist, and they’re in! The vulnerability occurs in the username field of the admin web interface, where special characters in the input can bypass authentication checks, granting access to the device without needing legitimate credentials.

What to do

This could lead to unauthorized access, allowing an attacker to modify critical configurations, disrupt services, or even take complete control of the system. The consequences of this breach could be absolutely devastating for network security. 🔥 To protect your system, patch to a secure version as soon as possible, and consider implementing input validation to restrict special characters in authentication fields. Regularly audit your configurations to ensure no unauthorized access has been established. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your systems locked tight. ⚡

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03531 · 89.2th percentile
Published
2019-10-22T15:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 OCT 15:20Z
    The Sangoma Session Border Controller (SBC) 2.3.23-119 GA web interface is vulnerable to an authentication bypass via an argument injection vulnerability…
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