CVE-2019-14716 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Verifone VerixV Pinpad Payment Terminals with QT000530 have an undocumented physical access mode (aka VerixV shell.out).

Understanding CVE-2019-14716

The VerixV Pinpad Payment Terminals with QT000530 possess a hidden mode called VerixV shell.out, allowing physical access without official documentation.

What is CVE-2019-14716?

The vulnerability in Verifone VerixV Pinpad Payment Terminals with QT000530 enables unauthorized physical access through a hidden mode.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14716

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise the security of payment transactions.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14716

The technical aspects of the Verifone VerixV Pinpad Payment Terminals vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The VerixV shell.out hidden mode in Verifone VerixV Pinpad Payment Terminals with QT000530 allows physical access without official documentation.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized individuals can exploit the hidden VerixV shell.out mode to gain physical access to the Verifone VerixV Pinpad Payment Terminals.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-14716 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the VerixV shell.out mode if not required for legitimate purposes.
Implement physical security measures to restrict unauthorized access to the terminals.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit physical access to the payment terminals.
Train employees on the importance of physical security and unauthorized access prevention.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Verifone provides patches or updates to address the vulnerability in the VerixV shell.out mode of the VerixV Pinpad Payment Terminals.