CVE-2019-4666 in UrbanCode Deploy
Summary
by MITRE
IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0.3 and IBM UrbanCode Build 6.1.5 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information by unmasking certain secure values in documents. IBM X-Force ID: 171248.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/31/2024
IBM UrbanCode Deploy version 7.0.3 and IBM UrbanCode Build version 6.1.5 contain a vulnerability that allows local users to extract sensitive information through improper handling of secure values within documents. This flaw represents a critical information disclosure issue that can potentially expose confidential data such as passwords, API keys, and other security credentials stored within the application's configuration files or deployment artifacts. The vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of secure values during document processing, where sensitive data remains visible in plaintext format when certain operations are performed on the documents.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the application's failure to properly mask or obfuscate secure values when documents are being processed or displayed. When local users interact with these documents, the system does not adequately protect sensitive information that should remain hidden from unauthorized access. This behavior creates an attack surface where malicious actors with local system access can potentially extract confidential data through document manipulation or inspection processes. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-200 as "Information Exposure" and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1005 "Data from Local System" which describes methods for collecting data from local system components.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it can enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to critical system resources and potentially escalate privileges within the deployment environment. Local users who can access the system may leverage this vulnerability to extract authentication credentials and other sensitive configuration data that could be used for further attacks against the broader infrastructure. The exposure of secure values in documents could compromise the integrity of the entire deployment pipeline, potentially allowing unauthorized modifications to deployment processes or access to production environments. Organizations using these versions of IBM UrbanCode Deploy and Build may experience significant security implications, including potential data breaches and unauthorized access to critical deployment configurations.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including applying the vendor-provided patches and updates that address this information disclosure vulnerability. System administrators should also consider implementing additional access controls and monitoring for local system access to reduce the attack surface. The recommended approach involves restricting local user privileges and ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to the affected systems. Security teams should conduct thorough audits of sensitive data exposure within deployment documents and implement proper data sanitization procedures. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing network segmentation and access controls to limit potential exploitation of this vulnerability across their infrastructure. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper secure value handling in deployment automation tools and highlights the need for comprehensive security testing of configuration management systems.