CVE-2019-4633 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 has an overly permissive CORS policy that could potentially expose sensitive information to unauthorized individuals.

Understanding CVE-2019-4633

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 vulnerability with IBM X-Force ID: 170007.

What is CVE-2019-4633?

The vulnerability in IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 allows attackers to access sensitive information due to a permissive CORS policy.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4633

CVSS Base Score: 3.1 (Low Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Affected Systems: Security Secret Server 10.7

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4633

The technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The CORS policy in IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 is overly permissive, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Security Secret Server
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 10.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Review and adjust CORS policy settings to restrict access.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Security Secret Server software.
Conduct security assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.