CVE-2019-16244 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can bypass security filters to access hidden objects in OMERO.server via crafted queries, requiring an upgrade to secure data.
- 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-2019-16244?
CVE-2019-16244 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OMERO.server before 5.6.1 allows attackers to bypass the security filters and access hidden objects via a crafted query.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16244?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openmicroscopy Omero.server.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16244?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16244 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-2019-16244 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16244 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9g7m-mw8w-mqc5.