CVE-2019-19898 : Security Advisory and Response

IXP EasyInstall 6.2.13723 exposes cleartext credentials during network communication on TCP port 20050 when using the Administrator console remotely.

Understanding CVE-2019-19898

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IXP EasyInstall 6.2.13723 that exposes cleartext credentials during remote network communication.

What is CVE-2019-19898?

The CVE-2019-19898 vulnerability occurs in IXP EasyInstall 6.2.13723, where cleartext credentials are revealed during network communication on TCP port 20050 when the Administrator console is accessed remotely.

The Impact of CVE-2019-19898

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH severity with a CVSS base score of 7.5. It poses a significant risk to confidentiality as cleartext credentials can be intercepted during network transmissions.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-19898

This section provides technical details of the CVE-2019-19898 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exposes cleartext credentials during network communication on TCP port 20050 when the Administrator console is used remotely in IXP EasyInstall 6.2.13723.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-19898 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Avoid using the Administrator console remotely until a patch is available.
Implement network encryption to secure communications.
Monitor network traffic for any unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the IXP EasyInstall software.
Educate users on secure credential management practices.

Patching and Updates

Check for security updates and patches from the software vendor.