CVE-2018-17489 Information disclosure in EasyLobby Solo

Low 2.9 Published 19 Mar 2019 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Local attackers can view stored social security numbers by accessing the visitor database, exposing sensitive personal information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-17489?

CVE-2018-17489 is a low-severity vulnerability in HID Global EasyLobby Solo, published on 19 Mar 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EasyLobby Solo could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the storing of the social security number in plaintext. By visiting the kiosk and viewing the Visitor table of the database, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to view stored social security numbers.

Weakness: CWE-312

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17489?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hidglobal Easylobby Solo.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17489?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17489 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-17489 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17489 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m8gr-4mc5-gm9v.