#VU22519 Improper Authentication in In-App & Desktop Notifications - CVE-2019-16906

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#VU22519 Improper Authentication in In-App & Desktop Notifications - CVE-2019-16906

Published: November 5, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU22519
Vulnerability risk: Medium
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:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16906
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
In-App & Desktop Notifications
Software vendor:
Infosysta

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the "/plugins/servlet/nfj/PushNotification?username=" URL. A remote attacker can modify the username, bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized read access to a different user's notifications.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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