CVE-2019-3803: Concourse includes token in CLI authentication callback

Published Jan 10, 2019
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Updated

Pivotal Concourse, all versions prior to 4.2.2, puts the user access token in a url during the login flow. A remote attacker who gains access to a user's browser history could obtain the access token and use it to authenticate as the user.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pivotal Software Concourse<4.2.2

Event History

Jan 12, 2019
CVE Published
12:29 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-3803?

CVE-2019-3803 is a vulnerability in Pivotal Concourse versions prior to 4.2.2 that allows a remote attacker to obtain a user's access token from the browser history.

2

How does CVE-2019-3803 affect Pivotal Concourse?

CVE-2019-3803 affects Pivotal Concourse versions prior to 4.2.2.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3803?

CVE-2019-3803 is considered high severity with a severity value of 7.5.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2019-3803?

A remote attacker can gain access to a user's browser history to obtain the access token and authenticate as the user.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-3803?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2019-3803 is to update Pivotal Concourse to version 4.2.2 or later.

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