CVE-2019-16387: High severity pega platform vulnerability

Published Nov 26, 2019
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Updated

DISPUTED PEGA Platform 8.3.0 is vulnerable to a direct prweb/sso/randomtoken/!STANDARD?pyActivity=Data-Admin-DB-Name.DBSchemaListDatabases request while using a low-privilege account. (This can perform actions and retrieve data that only an administrator should have access to.) NOTE: The vendor states that this vulnerability was discovered using an administrator account and they are normal administrator functions. Therefore, the claim that the CVE was done with a low privilege account is incorrect.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pega Pega Platform=8.3

Event History

Nov 26, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:25 PM
Description
Disputed
06:15 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-16387?

CVE-2019-16387 is a vulnerability in PEGA Platform 8.3.0 that allows a low-privilege account to perform actions and retrieve data that only an administrator should have access to.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-16387?

CVE-2019-16387 has a severity rating of 8.1, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2019-16387 affect PEGA Platform 8.3.0?

CVE-2019-16387 affects PEGA Platform 8.3.0 by allowing unauthorized access to perform actions and retrieve data.

4

What is the fix for CVE-2019-16387?

There is currently no known fix for CVE-2019-16387. It is recommended to follow any vendor updates or patches for the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-16387?

More information about CVE-2019-16387 can be found at https://blog.cybercastrum.com/2019/11/25/cve-2019-16387/

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