CVE-2019-4337 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A potential vulnerability has been identified with IBM Robotic Process Automation in conjunction with Automation Anywhere 11, exposing sensitive information due to inadequate authentication measures.

Understanding CVE-2019-4337

What is CVE-2019-4337?

IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11 is susceptible to a vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4337

This vulnerability may lead to the exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized individuals due to inadequate authentication measures on Ignite nodes.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4337

Vulnerability Description

CVSS Base Score: 5.3 (Medium)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/S:U/A:N/I:N/UI:N/PR:N/C:L/AC:L/AV:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere
Vendor: IBM
Version: 11

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to obtain sensitive information due to missing authentication on Ignite nodes.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication measures to prevent unauthorized access.
Regularly update and patch the system to mitigate potential security risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running IBM Robotic Process Automation with Automation Anywhere 11 are updated with the latest security patches.