CVE-2019-11405 : What You Need to Know

OpenAPI Tools OpenAPI Generator before version 4.0.0-20190419.052012-560 may have insecurely resolved dependencies due to the usage of http:// URLs in certain files like build.gradle, build.gradle.mustache, and build.sbt.

Understanding CVE-2019-11405

This CVE involves the insecure resolution of dependencies in OpenAPI Generator due to the use of http:// URLs in specific files.

What is CVE-2019-11405?

CVE-2019-11405 relates to the potential security risk in OpenAPI Generator caused by the utilization of http:// URLs in critical files, leading to insecure dependency resolution.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11405

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8.1 (High severity) with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11405

OpenAPI Generator's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from the insecure use of http:// URLs in files like build.gradle, build.gradle.mustache, and build.sbt, potentially resulting in insecurely resolved dependencies.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: All versions before 4.0.0-20190419.052012-560

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-11405 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update OpenAPI Generator to version 4.0.0-20190419.052012-560 or later.
Avoid using http:// URLs in critical files.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update dependencies.
Implement secure coding practices to avoid insecure URL usage.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by OpenAPI Tools to address the vulnerability.