#VU17727 Information disclosure in JForum - CVE-2019-7550

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#VU17727 Information disclosure in JForum - CVE-2019-7550

Published: February 16, 2019 / Updated: March 7, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU17727
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7550
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
JForum
Software vendor:
jforum.net

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in the create user function due to the way the software handles messages based on username validity. A remote attacker can send mass register/check/username?username= requests to access sensitive information, such as valid usernames, to enumerate within the customer environment.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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