#VU21507 Improper Authentication in Zingbox Inspector - CVE-2019-15018

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21507

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15018

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zingbox Inspector
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to absent authentication checks when binding tenants. A remote authenticated user can bind the Inspector instance to a different customer tenant.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zingbox Inspector: 1.280

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External links
https://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/179

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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