CVE-2019-3990 : What You Need to Know

Harbor has a vulnerability known as User Enumeration flaw affecting versions 1.9.1 and prior. The flaw allows unauthorized access to user information via the "/users" API endpoint.

Understanding CVE-2019-3990

Harbor's User Enumeration flaw exposes user information through the "/users" API endpoint.

What is CVE-2019-3990?

The vulnerability in Harbor allows unauthorized users to access information about registered users through the "search" feature.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3990

The flaw enables attackers to bypass access restrictions and gather sensitive user data.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3990

Harbor's vulnerability explained.

Vulnerability Description

The User Enumeration flaw in Harbor's "/users" API endpoint allows unauthorized access to user information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Harbor
Versions affected: Harbor versions 1.9.1 and prior

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the flaw by bypassing access restrictions on the "/users" API endpoint to retrieve user information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Harbor to a patched version immediately.
Restrict access to the "/users" API endpoint.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit user access and permissions.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Harbor to fix the User Enumeration flaw.