CVE-2019-13515 : What You Need to Know

OSIsoft PI Web API 2018 and prior versions may expose sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2019-13515

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in OSIsoft PI Web API versions prior to 2018 that could lead to the exposure of sensitive information.

What is CVE-2019-13515?

CVE-2019-13515 pertains to the potential disclosure of sensitive data due to a vulnerability in OSIsoft PI Web API versions before 2018.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13515

The vulnerability in OSIsoft PI Web API versions prior to 2018 could potentially expose sensitive data, posing a risk to confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13515

This section provides technical details regarding the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves OSIsoft PI Web API versions before 2018 potentially exposing sensitive information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: OSIsoft PI Web API
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions Affected: PI Web API 2018 and prior

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability may be exploited to access and disclose sensitive data stored within OSIsoft PI Web API versions before 2018.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-13515 requires specific actions.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update OSIsoft PI Web API to a version beyond 2018 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Implement access controls to limit exposure of sensitive data.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit sensitive data access within OSIsoft PI Web API.
Train personnel on data security best practices to prevent inadvertent data exposure.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by OSIsoft for PI Web API.
Apply patches promptly to ensure the system is protected from known vulnerabilities.