Pivotal Apps Manager in Pivotal Application Service versions 2.3.x to 2.3.18, 2.4.x to 2.4.14, 2.5.x to 2.5.10, and 2.6.x to 2.6.5 allows a remote authenticated user to gain extra privileges through the invitations microservice.
Pivotal Apps Manager in Pivotal Application Service versions 2.3.x to 2.3.18, 2.4.x to 2.4.14, 2.5.x to 2.5.10, and 2.6.x to 2.6.5 allows a remote authenticated user to gain extra privileges through the invitations microservice.
Understanding CVE-2019-11280
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Pivotal Apps Manager that enables unauthorized privilege escalation through the invitations service.
What is CVE-2019-11280?
Pivotal Application Service includes a feature called invitations microservice that permits users to invite others to join their organizations. However, a flaw in versions 2.3.x to 2.3.18, 2.4.x to 2.4.14, 2.5.x to 2.5.10, and 2.6.x to 2.6.5 allows a remote authenticated user to obtain additional privileges by inviting themselves to unauthorized spaces.
The Impact of CVE-2019-11280
Technical Details of CVE-2019-11280
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain unauthorized privileges by exploiting the invitations microservice in Pivotal Apps Manager.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user inviting themselves to spaces they should not have access to, thereby gaining extra privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2019-11280, follow these mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates