#VU17393 Information disclosure in Carousel - CVE-2018-14573

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17393

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14573

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Carousel
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Tightrope

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an unchanged default administrator password. A remote attacker can read arbitrary file on the system via the RenderingFetch API function.

Mitigation
Patch will be available on February 8.

Vulnerable software versions

Carousel: 7.0.0 - 7.0.4.104

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External links
https://www.drewgreen.net/vulnerabilities-in-tightrope-media-systems-carousel/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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