CVE-2019-18465 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 31 Oct 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass authentication via SSH interface in specific MySQL configurations, allowing unauthorized access to MOVEit Transfer.

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-2019-18465?

CVE-2019-18465 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Progress MOVEit Transfer 11.1 before 11.1.3, a vulnerability has been found that could allow an attacker to sign in without full credentials via the SSH (SFTP) interface. The vulnerability affects only certain SSH (SFTP) configurations, and is applicable only if the MySQL database is being used.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-18465?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ipswitch Moveit Transfer.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18465?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-18465 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-2019-18465 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-18465 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jg59-pr9w-cfr3.