CVE-2019-17444 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Discover the critical CVE-2019-17444 affecting JFrog Artifactory. Learn about the vulnerability, its impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your system.
JFrog Artifactory does not enforce default admin password change.
Understanding CVE-2019-17444
This CVE involves a vulnerability in JFrog Artifactory that allows attackers to exploit default passwords to gain full control over the system.
What is CVE-2019-17444?
Administrative accounts in JFrog Artifactory are assigned default passwords, such as "password", leaving the system vulnerable to unauthorized access.
The Impact of CVE-2019-17444
- Severity: Critical (CVSS Base Score: 9.8)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
Technical Details of CVE-2019-17444
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
JFrog Artifactory versions prior to 6.17.0 are affected by this vulnerability due to the use of default passwords for administrative accounts.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Artifactory
- Vendor: Jfrog
- Affected Versions: All versions prior to 6.17.0
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with network access can exploit the default passwords to gain full control over JFrog Artifactory.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your system from this vulnerability by following these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update JFrog Artifactory to version 6.17.0 or later.
- Change all default passwords for administrative accounts.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement strong password policies.
- Regularly monitor and audit administrative account access.
- Conduct security training for users on password best practices.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that your system is regularly updated with the latest patches and security fixes.