CVE-2019-18986 Pimcore Discloses Usernames In Use
Attackers can enumerate valid usernames via distinct error messages in the forgot password feature, facilitating targeted brute-force attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-18986?
CVE-2019-18986 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pimcore Pimcore, published on 15 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Pimcore before 6.2.2 allow attackers to brute-force (guess) valid usernames by using the 'forgot password' functionality as it returns distinct messages for invalid password and non-existing users.
Weakness: CWE-307
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-18986?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including pimcore/pimcore. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pimcore/pimcore Packagist | All versions | 6.2.2 |
pimcore/pimcore Packagist | All versions | 6.2.2 |
Products include Pimcore Pimcore.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18986?
Upgrade pimcore/pimcore to 6.2.2 or later.
Is CVE-2019-18986 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-18986 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Pimcore Pimcore
- CVE-2022-39365 RCE vulnerability in Pimcore/Mail & Dynamic Text Layout
- CVE-2019-18981 Pimcore Access Control Issues
- CVE-2019-18985 Pimcore 2FA Vulnerable to Brute Forcing
- CVE-2026-23492 Pimcore has a Blind SQL Injection in Admin Search Find API due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2023-30848
- CVE-2023-47637 SQL Injection in Admin Grid Filter API in Pimcore
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8889-9g3f-73rj.