CVE-2019-3942
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2019-3942 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Advantech WebAccess 8.3.4 does not properly restrict an RPC call that allows unauthenticated, remote users to read files. An attacker can use this vulnerability to recover the administrator password.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Advantech WebAccess 8.3.4 does not properly restrict an RPC call that allows unauthenticated, remote users to read files. An attacker can use this vulnerability to recover the administrator password.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech | Webaccess | 8.3.4 |
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-15Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-15Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3942?
Advantech WebAccess 8.3.4 does not properly restrict an RPC call that allows unauthenticated, remote users to read files. An attacker can use this vulnerability to recover the administrator password.
How severe is CVE-2019-3942?
CVE-2019-3942 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3942?
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