Vulnerability Description
Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS 2017 on Windows has a password protection option; however, the level of protection might be inconsistent with some customers' expectations because the data is directly accessible in cleartext. Specifically, it stores customer data in unique directories (%install_path%\WinCSI\UT17DATA\client_ID\file_name.XX17) that can be bypassed without authentication by examining the strings of the .XX17 file. The strings stored in the .XX17 file contain each customer's: Full Name, Spouse's Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Occupation, Home Address, Daytime Phone Number, Home Phone Number, Spouse's Address, Spouse's Daytime Phone Number, Spouse's Social Security Number, Spouse's Home Phone Number, Spouse's Occupation, Spouse's Date of Birth, and Spouse's Filing Status.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Thomsonreuters | Ultratax Cs | 2017 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://corporateblue.com/ultratax-cs-data-exposure-vulnerability/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryURL Repurposed
- https://www.themikewylie.com/ultratax-cs-data-exposure-vulnerability-cve-2018-14
- https://corporateblue.com/ultratax-cs-data-exposure-vulnerability/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryURL Repurposed
- https://www.themikewylie.com/ultratax-cs-data-exposure-vulnerability-cve-2018-14
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-14608?
CVE-2018-14608 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS 2017 on Windows has a password protection option; however, the level of protection might be inconsistent with some customers' expectations because the data is directly acce...
How severe is CVE-2018-14608?
CVE-2018-14608 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14608?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Thomsonreuters Ultratax Cs, Microsoft Windows.