CVE-2019-14955 : What You Need to Know

Before JetBrains Hub version 2018.4.11436, users did not have the ability to be compelled to change their passwords and there was no implemented policy for password expiration.

Understanding CVE-2019-14955

In JetBrains Hub versions earlier than 2018.4.11436, there was no option to force a user to change the password and no password expiration policy was implemented.

What is CVE-2019-14955?

CVE-2019-14955 is a vulnerability in JetBrains Hub that existed in versions prior to 2018.4.11436, where users were not required to change their passwords, and no password expiration policy was in place.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14955

The vulnerability allowed users to retain the same password indefinitely, increasing the risk of unauthorized access and potential security breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14955

Vulnerability Description

Before version 2018.4.11436 of JetBrains Hub, users were not enforced to change their passwords, and no password expiration policy was enforced, leaving accounts vulnerable to unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: JetBrains Hub
Vendor: JetBrains
Versions Affected: All versions before 2018.4.11436

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors who could gain unauthorized access to user accounts due to the lack of password change enforcement and expiration policy.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Users of JetBrains Hub should update to version 2018.4.11436 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Encourage users to change their passwords regularly to enhance security.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement a password expiration policy to ensure regular password changes.
Educate users on the importance of strong, unique passwords to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

JetBrains has addressed the vulnerability in version 2018.4.11436, so users should promptly update to the latest version to patch the security flaw.