CVE-2019-19375 : What You Need to Know

In Octopus Deploy before version 2019.10.7, a vulnerability existed where the CSRF cookie could be sent without the secure attribute when SSL offloading was enabled. This issue was addressed in versions 2019.10.7, 2019.6.14, and 2019.9.8.

Understanding CVE-2019-19375

This CVE entry describes a security vulnerability in Octopus Deploy related to the handling of CSRF cookies in specific configurations.

What is CVE-2019-19375?

CVE-2019-19375 is a vulnerability in Octopus Deploy versions prior to 2019.10.7 that could lead to the CSRF cookie being transmitted without the secure attribute in setups with SSL offloading enabled.

The Impact of CVE-2019-19375

The vulnerability could potentially expose sensitive information or lead to session hijacking if exploited by an attacker.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-19375

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in Octopus Deploy versions before 2019.10.7 allowed the CSRF cookie to be sent without the secure attribute when SSL offloading was active.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Octopus Deploy
Versions affected: All versions before 2019.10.7

Exploitation Mechanism

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to intercept the CSRF cookie and potentially perform session hijacking attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-19375 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Octopus Deploy to version 2019.10.7 or newer to mitigate the vulnerability.
Ensure SSL offloading configurations are correctly set up to prevent the issue.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update security configurations to address potential vulnerabilities promptly.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and remediate any security gaps.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Octopus Deploy to ensure the latest security fixes are in place.