CVE-2019-9733 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in JFrog Artifactory 6.7.3 that allows unauthorized access to the admin account through the access-admin account. By exploiting a flaw in the authentication process, an attacker can gain control over all artifacts and repositories managed by Artifactory.

Understanding CVE-2019-9733

This CVE describes a critical security issue in JFrog Artifactory 6.7.3 that enables unauthorized users to bypass IP whitelisting and access the admin account using default credentials.

What is CVE-2019-9733?

This vulnerability in JFrog Artifactory 6.7.3 allows unauthorized users to exploit the access-admin account to gain control over the admin account and all managed resources.

The Impact of CVE-2019-9733

The vulnerability grants unauthorized users complete control over all artifacts and repositories within Artifactory, compromising the security and integrity of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9733

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in JFrog Artifactory 6.7.3 allows unauthorized users to bypass IP whitelisting and access the admin account using default credentials of the access-admin account.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: JFrog Artifactory 6.7.3
Vendor: JFrog
Version: 6.7.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit the vulnerability by providing a X-Forwarded-For HTTP header in the request, allowing them to bypass IP whitelisting and gain access to the admin account.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-9733 requires immediate action and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable direct access to the Artifactory console from external sources.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
Monitor and restrict API access to prevent misuse.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch JFrog Artifactory to the latest version.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users on secure password practices and access control policies.
Implement network segmentation to limit access to critical systems.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that JFrog Artifactory is updated to version 6.8.6 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.