CVE-2019-3758CWE-288

RSA Archer, versions prior to 6.6 P2 (6.6.0.2), contain an improper authentication vulnerability

High · published September 18, 2019

CVSS v3.0
8.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Unauthenticated attackers can waltz right in using poorly created accounts! RSA Archer versions before 6.6 P2 (6.6.0.2) have a sneaky flaw that allows this to happen! Think of it like a hotel where the front desk is giving out room keys without checking IDs — anyone could just walk in and access private rooms without ever checking in. That's what this flaw enables! This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system controls, leaving your organization vulnerable to all sorts of mischief! An attacker could manipulate data, steal information, or even disrupt operations. It's a high-stakes game, and the consequences are absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where the front desk is giving out room keys without checking IDs — anyone could just walk in and access private rooms without ever checking in. That's what this flaw enables! This improper authentication vulnerability lets sysadmins create user accounts that lack proper credential checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit these weak accounts.

What to do

This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system controls, leaving your organization vulnerable to all sorts of mischief! An attacker could manipulate data, steal information, or even disrupt operations. It's a high-stakes game, and the consequences are absolutely devastating! Immediately update RSA Archer to version 6.6 P2 (6.6.0.2) to close this loophole. Additionally, review your user account creation policies to ensure all new accounts meet strict credential requirements. Regular audits can also help maintain system integrity! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll put a solid defense in place to protect your system! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01462 · 73.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2019-09-18T22:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 SEP 22:23Z
    RSA Archer, versions prior to 6.6 P2 (6.6.0.2), contain an improper authentication vulnerability
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