What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-12440?

CVE-2019-12440 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-12440?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-12440. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Rocks CVE-2019-12440

CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2019-05-29 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Rocks

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 29, 2019 - 16:29 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

The Sitecore Rocks plugin before 2.1.149 for Sitecore allows an unauthenticated threat actor to inject malicious commands and code via the Sitecore Rocks Hard Rocks Service.

AnalysisAI

The Sitecore Rocks plugin before 2.1.149 for Sitecore allows an unauthenticated threat actor to inject malicious commands and code via the Sitecore Rocks Hard Rocks Service. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The Sitecore Rocks plugin before 2.1.149 for Sitecore allows an unauthenticated threat actor to inject malicious commands and code via the Sitecore Rocks Hard Rocks Service. Affected products include: Sitecore Rocks. Version information: before 2.1.149.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.