CVE-2019-3793 : Security Advisory and Response

Pivotal Apps Manager versions 665.0.x before 665.0.28, 666.0.x before 666.0.21, and 667.0.x before 667.0.7 are affected by a vulnerability in the invitation service that accepts HTTP connections, potentially exposing authorization credentials.

Understanding CVE-2019-3793

This CVE involves a security issue in Pivotal Apps Manager that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

What is CVE-2019-3793?

The vulnerability in Pivotal Apps Manager versions allows unauthenticated remote users to intercept network traffic and obtain authorization credentials used for invitation requests.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3793

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8.1, indicating a high severity level with confidentiality and integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3793

Pivotal Apps Manager's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The issue lies in the invitation service of Pivotal Apps Manager that accepts HTTP connections, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Apps Manager versions 665.0.x before 665.0.28
Apps Manager versions 666.0.x before 666.0.21
Apps Manager versions 667.0.x before 667.0.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Privileges Required: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2019-3793.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Pivotal Apps Manager to versions 665.0.28, 666.0.21, or 667.0.7 to patch the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement HTTPS for secure connections.
Regularly review and update security configurations.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest patches and updates provided by Pivotal to address the vulnerability.