CVE-2019-3798: Escalation of Privileges in Cloud Controller
First published: Wed Apr 17 2019(Updated: )
Cloud Foundry Cloud Controller API Release, versions prior to 1.79.0, contains improper authentication when validating user permissions. A remote authenticated malicious user with the ability to create UAA clients and knowledge of the email of a victim in the foundation may escalate their privileges to that of the victim by creating a client with a name equal to the guid of their victim.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudfoundry Capi-release | <1.79.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-3798.
What is the severity level of CVE-2019-3798?
The severity level of CVE-2019-3798 is high.
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-3798?
The affected software for CVE-2019-3798 is Cloud Foundry Cloud Controller API Release versions prior to 1.79.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-3798?
CVE-2019-3798 allows a remote authenticated malicious user to escalate their privileges in the Cloud Foundry environment.
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2019-3798?
To fix the vulnerability CVE-2019-3798, it is recommended to upgrade to Cloud Foundry Cloud Controller API Release version 1.79.0 or later.
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