CVE-2019-3781: CF CLI does not sanitize user's password in verbose/trace/debug

Published Feb 25, 2019
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Updated

Cloud Foundry CLI, versions prior to v6.43.0, improperly exposes passwords when verbose/trace/debugging is turned on. A local unauthenticated or remote authenticated malicious user with access to logs may gain part or all of a users password.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cloudfoundry Command Line Interface<6.43.0

Event History

Mar 7, 2019
CVE Published
06:29 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-3781?

CVE-2019-3781 is a vulnerability in Cloud Foundry CLI versions prior to v6.43.0 that improperly exposes passwords when verbose/trace/debugging is turned on.

2

How does CVE-2019-3781 impact users?

CVE-2019-3781 allows a local unauthenticated or remote authenticated malicious user with access to logs to potentially gain part or all of a user's password.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3781?

CVE-2019-3781 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-3781?

To fix CVE-2019-3781, upgrade your Cloud Foundry CLI to version v6.43.0 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-3781?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-3781 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107365) and [Cloudfoundry Blog](https://www.cloudfoundry.org/blog/cve-2019-3781).

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