CVE-2014-4198 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass two-factor authentication in BS-Client Private Client by sending a crafted XML request, gaining unauthorized access to privileged functions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-4198?

CVE-2014-4198 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Two-Factor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability exists in BS-Client Private Client 2.4 and 2.5 via an XML request that neglects the use of ADPswID and AD parameters, which could let a malicious user access privileged function.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4198?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bssys Rbs Bs-Client. Retail Client.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4198 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2014-4198 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4198 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j87h-xgjx-cfhm.

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