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CVE-2019-19747

9.8 · CRITICAL

NeuVector 3.1 when configured to allow authentication via Active Directory, does not enforce non-empty passwords which allows an attacker with access to the Neuvector portal to authenticate as any…

Published Dec 20, 2019CWE-521EPSS 1.39%

Overview

CVE-2019-19747 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 20, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

NeuVector 3.1 when configured to allow authentication via Active Directory, does not enforce non-empty passwords which allows an attacker with access to the Neuvector portal to authenticate as any valid LDAP user by providing a valid username and an empty password (provided that the active directory server has not been configured to reject empty passwords).

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-2019-19747?

CVE-2019-19747 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 20, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2019-19747?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-19747?

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.

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