CVE-2019-19341

Description

A flaw was found in Ansible Tower, versions 3.6.x before 3.6.2, where files in '/var/backup/tower' are left world-readable. These files include both the SECRET_KEY and the database backup. Any user with access to the Tower server, and knowledge of when a backup is run, could retrieve every credential stored in Tower. Access to data is the highest threat with this vulnerability.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: RedHat Tower
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-19341 issue tracking vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19341?
CVE-2019-19341 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-19341?
To fix CVE-2019-19341, 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-2019-19341 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-19341 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-19341?
CVE-2019-19341 affects RedHat Tower.
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