CVE-2019-7159 in OX App Suite
Summary
by MITRE
OX App Suite 7.10.1 and earlier allows Information Exposure.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/27/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-7159 affects OX App Suite versions 7.10.1 and earlier, representing a significant information exposure flaw that could potentially compromise sensitive data within enterprise email and collaboration environments. This vulnerability falls under the broader category of insufficient logging and monitoring issues, which are commonly classified as CWE-200 in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog, indicating a weakness where information is exposed to unauthorized actors. The affected system represents a widely deployed email and collaboration platform used by organizations globally, making the potential impact of this information exposure particularly concerning for enterprise security.
The technical flaw manifests through improper handling of sensitive information within the application's response mechanisms, where system details, configuration data, or user information may be inadvertently disclosed to unauthorized parties. This type of vulnerability typically occurs when applications fail to properly sanitize output or implement adequate access controls, allowing attackers to obtain information that should remain confidential. The exposure could occur through various vectors including API responses, error messages, or direct data retrieval mechanisms that do not properly validate or restrict access based on user privileges or authentication status. Such information exposure vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because they often serve as a foundation for more sophisticated attacks by providing attackers with valuable reconnaissance data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data disclosure, potentially enabling attackers to gain insights into system architecture, user base characteristics, or internal configuration details that could facilitate subsequent exploitation attempts. Attackers could leverage the exposed information to craft more targeted attacks, identify system weaknesses, or map network structures for advanced persistent threats. This vulnerability particularly affects organizations using OX App Suite in enterprise environments where email and collaboration systems contain sensitive business information, personal data, or intellectual property. The exposure could lead to compliance violations under data protection regulations such as gdpr or hipaa, depending on the nature of information processed by the affected systems.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2019-7159 should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems to the latest available version of OX App Suite where the vulnerability has been addressed. Organizations should also implement comprehensive access controls and input validation measures to prevent unauthorized information disclosure, ensuring that all API endpoints and system interfaces properly authenticate and authorize users before providing any sensitive data. Network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect and alert on unusual data access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the broader application ecosystem. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under the information gathering phase, where adversaries collect information about the target environment to plan more effective attacks, making proactive mitigation essential for maintaining enterprise security posture.