CVE-2019-4397 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-4397 affecting IBM Cloud Orchestrator versions 2.4 to 2.5.0.9. Discover the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps for this information exposure vulnerability.
IBM Cloud Orchestrator and IBM Cloud Orchestrator Enterprise versions 2.5 through 2.5.0.9 and 2.4 through 2.4.0.5 store sensitive information in URL parameters, potentially leading to information exposure.
Understanding CVE-2019-4397
This CVE involves the storage of sensitive information in URL parameters by IBM Cloud Orchestrator and IBM Cloud Orchestrator Enterprise versions 2.5 through 2.5.0.9 and 2.4 through 2.4.0.5, posing a risk of information exposure.
What is CVE-2019-4397?
The vulnerability in IBM Cloud Orchestrator and IBM Cloud Orchestrator Enterprise versions 2.5 through 2.5.0.9 and 2.4 through 2.4.0.5 allows unauthorized individuals to potentially access sensitive information stored in URL parameters.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4397
- CVSS Base Score: 5.3 (Medium)
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: High
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- User Interaction: None
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- Report Confidence: Confirmed
- This vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information by individuals viewing URLs through server logs, referrer headers, or browser history.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4397
This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability involves the storage of sensitive information in URL parameters by IBM Cloud Orchestrator and IBM Cloud Orchestrator Enterprise versions 2.5 through 2.5.0.9 and 2.4 through 2.4.0.5, potentially leading to information exposure.
Affected Systems and Versions
The following versions of IBM Cloud Orchestrator and IBM Cloud Orchestrator Enterprise are affected:
- Cloud Orchestrator 2.4, 2.4.0.1, 2.4.0.2, 2.4.0.3, 2.4.0.4, 2.4.0.5
- Cloud Orchestrator 2.5, 2.5.0.1, 2.5.0.2, 2.5.0.3, 2.5.0.4, 2.5.0.5, 2.5.0.6, 2.5.0.7, 2.5.0.8, 2.5.0.9
Exploitation Mechanism
Unauthorized individuals could exploit this vulnerability by accessing URLs through server logs, referrer headers, or browser history to gain access to sensitive information stored in URL parameters.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-4397 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM for the affected versions.
- Monitor and restrict access to URLs containing sensitive information.
- Educate users on the importance of secure browsing practices.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM Cloud Orchestrator to the latest secure versions.
- Implement access controls and encryption mechanisms to safeguard sensitive information.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of patches and updates released by IBM to address vulnerabilities and enhance the security of your systems.