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CVE-2019-16061

8.8 · HIGH

A number of files on the NETSAS Enigma NMS server 65.0.0 and prior are granted weak world-readable and world-writable permissions, allowing any low privileged user with access to the system to read…

Published Mar 19, 2020CWE-276EPSS 0.99%

Overview

CVE-2019-16061 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 19, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A number of files on the NETSAS Enigma NMS server 65.0.0 and prior are granted weak world-readable and world-writable permissions, allowing any low privileged user with access to the system to read sensitive data (e.g., .htpasswd) and create/modify/delete content (e.g., under /var/www/html/docs) within the operating system.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16061?

CVE-2019-16061 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 19, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-16061?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-16061?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-16061?

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