CVE-2019-11663 : Security Advisory and Response

Micro Focus Service Manager versions 9.30 to 9.62 are affected by a vulnerability where clear text credentials are used to access the managers app in Tomcat, potentially leading to sensitive data exposure.

Understanding CVE-2019-11663

This CVE identifies a security issue in Micro Focus Service Manager versions 9.30 to 9.62 that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.

What is CVE-2019-11663?

The vulnerability in Micro Focus Service Manager versions 9.30 to 9.62 involves the utilization of clear text credentials to access the managers app, posing a risk of exposing sensitive data to unauthorized parties.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11663

The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in the exposure of sensitive data due to the insecure handling of credentials within the application.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11663

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

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Micro Focus Service Manager versions 9.30 to 9.62 allows attackers to access the managers app using clear text credentials, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Service Manager
Vendor: Micro Focus
Versions: 9.30, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34, 9.35, 9.40, 9.41, 9.50, 9.51, 9.52, 9.60, 9.61, 9.62

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by intercepting the clear text credentials used to access the managers app in Tomcat, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-11663, follow these mitigation steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement encryption for credentials to prevent unauthorized access.
Regularly monitor and audit access to the managers app.

Long-Term Security Practices

Enforce strong password policies and encourage the use of multi-factor authentication.
Conduct regular security training for employees to raise awareness of credential security.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Micro Focus to address the vulnerability and enhance security measures.