CVE-2019-16097: Medium severity harbor vulnerability
core/api/user.go in Harbor 1.7.0 through 1.8.2 allows non-admin users to create admin accounts via the POST /api/users API, when Harbor is setup with DB as authentication backend and allow user to do self-registration. Fixed version: v1.7.6 v1.8.3. v.1.9.0. Workaround without applying the fix: configure Harbor to use non-DB authentication backend such as LDAP.
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core/api/user.go in Harbor 1.7.0 through 1.8.2 allows non-admin users to create admin accounts via the POST /api/users API. This is fixed in 1.9.0-rc1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Harbor vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Harbor vulnerability is CVE-2019-16097.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-16097?
The severity of CVE-2019-16097 is medium (6.5).
How can non-admin users exploit CVE-2019-16097 in Harbor?
Non-admin users can exploit CVE-2019-16097 in Harbor by creating admin accounts via the POST /api/users API.
Which versions of Harbor are affected by CVE-2019-16097?
Harbor versions 1.7.0 through 1.8.2 are affected by CVE-2019-16097.
How can I fix CVE-2019-16097 in Harbor?
To fix CVE-2019-16097 in Harbor, upgrade to one of the fixed versions: v1.7.6, v1.8.3, or v1.9.0.