CVE-2019-16517
Last modified
CVE-2019-16517 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in ConnectWise Control (formerly known as ScreenConnect) 19.3.25270.7185. There is a CORS misconfiguration, which reflected the Origin provided by incoming requests. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in ConnectWise Control (formerly known as ScreenConnect) 19.3.25270.7185. There is a CORS misconfiguration, which reflected the Origin provided by incoming requests. This allowed JavaScript running on any domain to interact with the server APIs and perform administrative actions, without the victim's knowledge.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Connectwise | Control | 19.3.25270.7185 |
References
- https://blog.huntresslabs.com/validating-the-bishop-fox-findings-in-connectwise-control-9155eec36a34Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://know.bishopfox.com/advisoriesThird Party Advisory
- https://know.bishopfox.com/advisories/connectwise-controlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.huntresslabs.com/validating-the-bishop-fox-findings-in-connectwise-control-9155eec36a34Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://know.bishopfox.com/advisoriesThird Party Advisory
- https://know.bishopfox.com/advisories/connectwise-controlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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