CVE-2019-5622: Accellion File Transfer Appliance Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published Apr 29, 2020
·Updated
Accellion File Transfer Appliance version FTA80540 suffers from an instance of CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Accellion File Transfer Appliance=8_0_540
Event History
Apr 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2019-5622?
CVE-2019-5622 is a vulnerability in Accellion File Transfer Appliance version FTA_8_0_540.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5622?
The severity of CVE-2019-5622 is critical with a severity score of 9.8.
3
What is CWE-798?
CWE-798 refers to the use of hard-coded credentials in the Accellion File Transfer Appliance version FTA_8_0_540.
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How does CVE-2019-5622 affect the Accellion File Transfer Appliance?
CVE-2019-5622 allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the Accellion File Transfer Appliance using hard-coded credentials.
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How can I fix CVE-2019-5622 in the Accellion File Transfer Appliance version FTA_8_0_540?
To fix CVE-2019-5622, it is recommended to update the Accellion File Transfer Appliance to a version that does not contain the vulnerability or apply any patches or security updates provided by the vendor.