Vulnerability identifier: #VU87823

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7258

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
eMerge E3-Series
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: Nice North America

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions when updating user data. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP POST request and assign an administrative role to their account.

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

Vulnerable software versions

eMerge E3-Series: All versions

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External links
http://www.applied-risk.com/resources/ar-2019-005
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155260/Linear-eMerge-E3-1.00-06-Privilege-Escalation.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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