IBM API Connect up to 5.0.8.6 inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM API Connect up to 5.0.8.6. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in inadequate encryption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-4256. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM API Connect up to 5.0.8.6 (Automation Software). Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 159944.

The weakness was disclosed 05/29/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-4256 since 01/03/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/25/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1600 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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CNA Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/03/2019 🔍
05/29/2019 +146 days 🔍
05/30/2019 +1 days 🔍
09/25/2023 +1579 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-4256 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-4256
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-135702
X-Force: 159944
SecurityFocus: 108530

Entryinfo

Created: 05/30/2019 09:16
Updated: 09/25/2023 09:07
Changes: 05/30/2019 09:16 (39), 06/17/2020 09:21 (18), 09/25/2023 09:05 (4), 09/25/2023 09:07 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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