Upwork Time Tracker 5.2.2.716 Update SHA256 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Upwork Time Tracker 5.2.2.716. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Update Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control (SHA256). This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-12162. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Upwork Time Tracker 5.2.2.716 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Update Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability (SHA256). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Upwork Time Tracker 5.2.2.716 doesn't verify the SHA256 hash of the downloaded program update before running it, which could lead to code execution or local privilege escalation by replacing the original update.exe.

The weakness was released 07/22/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-12162 since 05/17/2019. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at upwork.com.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Name: SHA256
Class: Access control / SHA256
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: upwork.com

Timelineinfo

05/17/2019 🔍
07/22/2019 +66 days 🔍
07/22/2019 +0 days 🔍
11/05/2023 +1567 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: support.upwork.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-12162 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-12162
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138406

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2019 13:39
Updated: 11/05/2023 09:44
Changes: 07/22/2019 13:39 (33), 07/23/2019 18:24 (2), 07/09/2020 16:26 (17), 11/05/2023 09:44 (7)
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Submitter: nathunandwani
Committer: nathunandwani
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #77: Upwork Time Tracker 5.2.2.716 (Desktop) Improper SHA256 Signature Verification (by nathunandwani)

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