CVE-2019-19801 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published 17 Jan 2020 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An unprivileged authenticated user can improperly backup Command Centre databases, leading to unauthorized data disclosure.

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

What is CVE-2019-19801?

CVE-2019-19801 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jan 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Gallagher Command Centre Server versions of v8.10 prior to v8.10.1134(MR4), v8.00 prior to v8.00.1161(MR5), v7.90 prior to v7.90.991(MR5), v7.80 prior to v7.80.960(MR2) and v7.70 or earlier, an unprivileged but authenticated user is able to perform a backup of the Command Centre databases.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-19801?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gallagher Command Centre.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19801?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-19801 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-2019-19801 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-19801 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p5fw-27pc-f5xw.