CVE-2019-3793CWE-300

Invitations Service supports HTTP connections

High · published April 24, 2019

CVSS v3.0
8.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A remote user could eavesdrop on your invitation traffic like a nosy neighbor peeking through your window! Think of it like sending a postcard without an envelope; anyone can read the message as it travels through the postal system. This vulnerability lets attackers capture sensitive authorization credentials that should be kept private, just like protecting your personal notes from prying eyes. An attacker could intercept the invitation requests, gaining access to authorization credentials. This means they could potentially manipulate your Pivotal Apps Manager configuration, leading to unauthorized access and control over your applications. It's a scenario that could open the door to serious data breaches! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like sending a postcard without an envelope; anyone can read the message as it travels through the postal system. This vulnerability lets attackers capture sensitive authorization credentials that should be kept private, just like protecting your personal notes from prying eyes. CVE-2019-3793 is a vulnerability in Pivotal Apps Manager where an invitation service accepts HTTP requests, exposing sensitive authorization credentials to unauthorized users listening on the network.

What to do

An attacker could intercept the invitation requests, gaining access to authorization credentials. This means they could potentially manipulate your Pivotal Apps Manager configuration, leading to unauthorized access and control over your applications. It's a scenario that could open the door to serious data breaches! 🔥 To mitigate this risk, upgrade to Pivotal Apps Manager versions 665.0.28, 666.0.21, or 667.0.7 or later. Additionally, ensure that HTTPS is enforced for all communication to secure your data in transit. Regularly audit your network traffic for any unusual activity! You've got this! By following these steps, you can lock down your application and protect it from potential threats. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01053 · 64.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-300 · Channel Accessible by Non-Endpoint
Published
2019-04-24T15:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 APR 15:21Z
    Invitations Service supports HTTP connections
    cvelistv5