CVE-2019-12728 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-12728 impacting Grails before version 3.3.10 with a non-secure HTTP connection to SDKMan. Find mitigation steps and the impact of this vulnerability.
Grails before version 3.3.10 had a vulnerability that allowed non-secure HTTP connections to access the SDKMan notification service, impacting application dependency resolution.
Understanding CVE-2019-12728
Grails vulnerability with non-secure HTTP connection.
What is CVE-2019-12728?
Prior to version 3.3.10, Grails used a non-secure HTTP connection to access the SDKMan notification service, affecting dependency resolution.
The Impact of CVE-2019-12728
- CVSS Score: 8.1 (High)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Users' applications were unable to resolve dependencies over cleartext HTTP.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-12728
Details of the vulnerability in Grails.
Vulnerability Description
Grails prior to version 3.3.10 utilized a non-secure HTTP connection to access the SDKMan notification service.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Version: < 3.3.10
- Vendor: N/A
- Product: N/A
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Privileges Required: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-12728.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Grails to version 3.3.10 or newer.
- Avoid accessing sensitive information over non-secure connections.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement HTTPS for secure communication.
- Regularly monitor and update dependencies to prevent vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by Grails to fix the vulnerability.