CVE-2019-11292 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Pivotal Ops Manager, versions 2.4.x prior to 2.4.27, 2.5.x prior to 2.5.24, 2.6.x prior to 2.6.16, and 2.7.x prior to 2.7.5, logs all query parameters to tomcat's access file, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2019-11292

Pivotal Ops Manager records query parameters in tomcat's access file, including authentication details, for versions below specified.

What is CVE-2019-11292?

The vulnerability in Pivotal Ops Manager allows logging of query parameters, potentially exposing sensitive information like credentials used for authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11292

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High severity) with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11292

Pivotal Ops Manager vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Pivotal Ops Manager logs query parameters in tomcat's access file, including sensitive information like authentication credentials.

Affected Systems and Versions

Pivotal Ops Manager versions 2.4.x to 2.7.x are affected, with specific versions mentioned in the data.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack complexity is low, requiring network access, and can lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-11292.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Pivotal Ops Manager to versions 2.4.27, 2.5.24, 2.6.16, or 2.7.5 to address the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to the tomcat access file.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update logging configurations to avoid sensitive information exposure.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Pivotal to fix the vulnerability.