CVE-2019-19843

Incorrect access control in the web interface in Ruckus Wireless Unleashed through 200.7.10.102.64 allows remote credential fetch via an unauthenticated HTTP…

published January 22, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple unauthenticated HTTP request is all it takes to fetch sensitive credentials! This access control flaw in Ruckus Wireless Unleashed affects versions up to 200.7.10.102.64. 🔥 Think of this as a hotel where any visitor can walk in and grab a guest's room key without needing to check in — utterly chaotic! A missing lock on sensitive information can lead to unwanted access. If exploited, an attacker could easily retrieve user credentials through a single request, potentially leading to unauthorized access to network resources. Imagine a guest wandering through the hallways, opening doors to rooms they shouldn't be in!

Put simply

Think of this as a hotel where any visitor can walk in and grab a guest's room key without needing to check in — utterly chaotic! A missing lock on sensitive information can lead to unwanted access. This vulnerability arises from incorrect access control in the web interface, allowing unauthenticated users to access a symlink pointing to sensitive cached data located in /tmp/wps_tool_cache.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could easily retrieve user credentials through a single request, potentially leading to unauthorized access to network resources. Imagine a guest wandering through the hallways, opening doors to rooms they shouldn't be in! To remediate this vulnerability, patch your Ruckus Wireless Unleashed system to the latest version as soon as possible. Additionally, review your access controls to ensure sensitive data is adequately protected from unauthorized access. You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your systems to keep your network safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01820 · 78.6th percentile
Published
2020-01-22T18:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 18:48Z
    Incorrect access control in the web interface in Ruckus Wireless Unleashed through 200.7.10.102.64 allows remote credential fetch via an unauthenticated HTTP…
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