Description
An issue was discovered in Deskpro before 2019.8.0. The /api/apps/* endpoints failed to properly validate a user's privilege, allowing an attacker to control/install helpdesk applications and leak current applications' configurations, including applications used as user sources (used for authentication). This enables an attacker to forge valid authentication models that resembles any user on the system.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 8.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- https://blog.redforce.io/attacking-helpdesks-part-1-rce-chain-on-deskpro/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.deskpro.com/en/news/posts/deskpro-security-update-2019-09Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.deskpro.com/en/news/posts/deskpro-v2019-8-0-released-security-updateRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://blog.redforce.io/attacking-helpdesks-part-1-rce-chain-on-deskpro/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.deskpro.com/en/news/posts/deskpro-security-update-2019-09Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.deskpro.com/en/news/posts/deskpro-v2019-8-0-released-security-updateRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 1, 2020
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified