CVE-2019-6140 Misconfiguration in Forcepoint Email Security
Incomplete hybrid registration leaves Forcepoint Email Security in a vulnerable state, potentially allowing security bypasses.
- 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-2019-6140?
CVE-2019-6140 is a critical vulnerability in Forcepoint Email Security, published on 9 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A configuration issue has been discovered in Forcepoint Email Security 8.4.x and 8.5.x: the product is left in a vulnerable state if the hybrid registration process is not completed.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6140?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Forcepoint Email Security.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6140?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6140 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-6140 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6140 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Forcepoint Email Security
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c42x-hrw5-8x2w.