#VU24905 Improper Authentication in Account

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24905

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Account
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: JetBrains s.r.o.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error on role update. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Account: before 2019.11

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External links
https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2020/01/24/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q4-2019/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.