Missing encryption of sensitive data in IBM Cloud Automation Manager

1) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU77187

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4616

CWE-ID: CWE-311 - Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Cloud Automation Manager does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. An adjacent attacker can get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Cloud Automation Manager: 3.2.1.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_cloud_automation_manager:3.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1289188

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.