CVE-2019-19475: Critical severity manageengine applications manager vulnerability
An issue was discovered in ManageEngine Applications Manager 14 with Build 14360. Integrated PostgreSQL which is built-in in Applications Manager is prone to attack due to lack of file permission security. The malicious users who are in “Authenticated Users” group can exploit privilege escalation and modify PostgreSQL configuration to execute arbitrary command to escalate and gain full system privilege user access and rights over the system.
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What is CVE-2019-19475?
CVE-2019-19475 is a vulnerability in ManageEngine Applications Manager 14 with Build 14360 that allows malicious users in the "Authenticated Users" group to exploit privilege escalation.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19475?
The severity of CVE-2019-19475 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can I fix CVE-2019-19475?
To fix CVE-2019-19475, it is recommended to apply the necessary security updates provided by ManageEngine.
What is the affected software of CVE-2019-19475?
The affected software of CVE-2019-19475 is ManageEngine Applications Manager 14 with Build 14360.
What is the CWE of CVE-2019-19475?
The CWE of CVE-2019-19475 is CWE-276 (Insecure Default Permissions).