CVE-2019-6542 Missing authorization in Datagate MK2

High 7.5 Published 28 Mar 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can remotely reboot ENTTEC lighting controllers, causing a denial of service condition.

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-2019-6542?

CVE-2019-6542 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in ENTTEC Datagate MK2, published on 28 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ENTTEC Datagate MK2, Storm 24, Pixelator all firmware versions prior to (70044,70050,70060)_update_05032019-482 allows an unauthenticated user to initiate a remote reboot, which may be used to cause a denial of service condition.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6542?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Enttec Datagate Mk2 Firmware, Enttec Pixelator Firmware, Enttec Storm 24 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6542?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6542 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-2019-6542 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6542 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rg4v-m3x7-gg8h.