CVE-2019-18981

Pimcore before 6.2.2 lacks an Access Denied outcome for a certain scenario of an incorrect recipient ID of a notification

published November 15, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ No "Access Denied" message when you need it! A wrong recipient ID in Pimcore before 6.2.2 can lead to users receiving notifications they shouldn't — think of it as giving out concert tickets to the wrong fans! 🎟️ Imagine you're hosting a party and accidentally send out invitations to the entire neighborhood instead of just your friends. Now, anyone could show up and see your secret dance moves! That's exactly what happens when Pimcore doesn't block incorrect recipient IDs. This vulnerability could expose sensitive notifications to unauthorized individuals, potentially leaking critical information. While it's not a full-blown breach, misdirected notifications can create confusion and erode trust among users.

Put simply

Imagine you're hosting a party and accidentally send out invitations to the entire neighborhood instead of just your friends. Now, anyone could show up and see your secret dance moves! That's exactly what happens when Pimcore doesn't block incorrect recipient IDs. In this case, Pimcore fails to correctly implement access controls for notifications sent to invalid recipient IDs, allowing unauthorized access to potentially sensitive notifications.

What to do

This vulnerability could expose sensitive notifications to unauthorized individuals, potentially leaking critical information. While it's not a full-blown breach, misdirected notifications can create confusion and erode trust among users. Upgrade Pimcore to version 6.2.2 or later to ensure proper access controls are in place. It's wise to audit notification settings and review recipient lists to prevent any data leaks. You've got this!✨ Taking these steps will help secure your notifications and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01392 · 72.1th percentile
Published
2019-11-15T04:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 NOV 04:22Z
    Pimcore before 6.2.2 lacks an Access Denied outcome for a certain scenario of an incorrect recipient ID of a notification
    cvelistv5