CVE-2019-5615: Rapid7 InsightVM Stored Credential Exposure

Published Apr 9, 2019
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Updated

Users with Site-level permissions can access files containing the username-encrypted passwords of Security Console Global Administrators and clear-text passwords for restoring backups, as well as the salt for those passwords. Valid credentials are required to access these files and malicious users would still need to perform additional work to decrypt the credentials and escalate privileges. This issue affects: Rapid7 InsightVM versions 6.5.11 through 6.5.49.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Rapid7 InsightVM>=6.5.11<=6.5.49

Remediation

Information

Update the Security Console to version 6.5.50 or later.

Event History

Apr 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-5615?

CVE-2019-5615 is a vulnerability that allows users with Site-level permissions to access files containing sensitive information.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5615?

The severity of CVE-2019-5615 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-5615?

Rapid7 InsightVM versions between 6.5.11 and 6.5.49 are affected by CVE-2019-5615.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2019-5615?

The potential risks of CVE-2019-5615 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise of security console global administrator passwords.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-5615?

To fix CVE-2019-5615, update Rapid7 InsightVM to version 6.5.50 or higher.

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