CVE-2019-12890 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can create admin users without authentication due to missing authorization checks on database operations in RedwoodHQ.
- 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-2019-12890?
CVE-2019-12890 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
RedwoodHQ 2.5.5 does not require any authentication for database operations, which allows remote attackers to create admin users via a con.automationframework users insert_one call.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12890?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redwoodhq Redwoodhq.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12890?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12890 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2019-12890 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12890 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q6hx-x875-r6j4.