CVE-2019-3782: CredHub CLI writes environment variable credentials to disk
First published: Wed Feb 13 2019(Updated: )
Cloud Foundry CredHub CLI, versions prior to 2.2.1, inadvertently writes authentication credentials provided via environment variables to its persistent config file. A local authenticated malicious user with access to the CredHub CLI config file can use these credentials to retrieve and modify credentials stored in CredHub that are authorized to the targeted user.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudfoundry Credhub Cli | <2.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-3782.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3782?
The severity of CVE-2019-3782 is high (7.8).
What is Cloud Foundry CredHub CLI?
Cloud Foundry CredHub CLI is a command-line interface for managing credentials in Cloud Foundry.
What versions of Cloud Foundry CredHub CLI are affected?
Versions prior to 2.2.1 of Cloud Foundry CredHub CLI are affected.
How does CVE-2019-3782 affect Cloud Foundry CredHub CLI?
CVE-2019-3782 allows a local authenticated malicious user to retrieve and modify credentials by accessing the CredHub CLI config file.
How can I fix CVE-2019-3782?
To fix CVE-2019-3782, update Cloud Foundry CredHub CLI to version 2.2.1 or higher.
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