CVE-2019-15716

Public Exploit

Description

WTF before 0.19.0 does not set the permissions of config.yml, which might make it easier for local attackers to read passwords or API keys if the permissions were misconfigured or were based on unsafe OS defaults.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/wtfutil/wtf/compare/v0.18.0...v0.19.0 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/wtfutil/wtf/issues/517 third party advisory
https://github.com/wtfutil/wtf/blob/67658e172c9470e93e4122d6e2c90d01db12b0ac/cfg/config_files.go#L71-L72 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15716?
CVE-2019-15716 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-15716?
To fix CVE-2019-15716, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-15716 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-15716 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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