CVE-2019-19106

ABB/Busch-Jaeger Telephone Gateway TG/S 3.2 Access Control issues

Critical · published April 22, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Access control? More like access *no control*! An improper implementation in ABB Telephone Gateway TG/S 3.2 and Busch-Jaeger 6186/11 allows unauthorized users to waltz right into restricted data — that's a major security hiccup! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the staff forgot to lock the door to the kitchen — any diner could stroll in and mess with the chef's secret recipes or even take a taste! In this case, the unauthorized access means sensitive user profiles and settings can be freely viewed or altered. Imagine someone with ill intentions gaining unrestricted access to personal data, editing profiles, and even messing with application settings. This could lead to data breaches, privacy violations, and a complete loss of trust from users — an absolutely devastating scenario for any organization!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the staff forgot to lock the door to the kitchen — any diner could stroll in and mess with the chef's secret recipes or even take a taste! In this case, the unauthorized access means sensitive user profiles and settings can be freely viewed or altered. The vulnerability arises from improper access control, allowing unauthorized users to bypass restrictions on sensitive data within the ABB Telephone Gateway TG/S 3.2 and Busch-Jaeger 6186/11 systems.

What to do

Imagine someone with ill intentions gaining unrestricted access to personal data, editing profiles, and even messing with application settings. This could lead to data breaches, privacy violations, and a complete loss of trust from users — an absolutely devastating scenario for any organization! Immediately update to the latest patched version provided by the vendor. Conduct a thorough audit of user access permissions and monitor for any unusual activity. It’s crucial to ensure that all sensitive data is adequately protected! This is fixable! Follow these steps, and you’ll be back to securing your systems in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01333 · 70.9th percentile
Published
2020-04-22T14:37Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 APR 14:37Z
    ABB/Busch-Jaeger Telephone Gateway TG/S 3.2 Access Control issues
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